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Dr. Jake Charles Miller, an educator and author, died on January 5, 2013, at Signature Healthcare in Ormond Beach, Florida. He was 83. Dr. Miller was born in Hobe Sound, Florida and, as a youth, joined New Mount Zion Baptist Church. He graduated from Stuart Training School, Stuart, Florida; received his BS from Bethune-Cookman College; MA from the University of Illinois and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he began his teaching career at Stuart Training School. In later years, he was a faculty member at Bethune-Cookman for 22 years and Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee for nine years. His lifelong interest in international affairs is reflected in his travel, teaching and writing. He directed summer study programs to West Africa and the Caribbean; and conducted research in West Africa, Ethiopia and Haiti. He authored three scholarly books and published numerous articles and papers. Through his writings and public speeches he argued the causes of the hungry, the homeless and refugees. His honors included the Ja Flo Davis Faculty Member of the Year Award at Bethune-Cookman, Faculty Excellence in Research Award, United Negro College Fund Distinguished Fellow and the Mary McLeod Bethune Legacy Award. He was a member of Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church, Daytona Beach, and among other roles, served as chairman of the Ministry of Growth and Enrichment. He was also an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and was a life-member of the NAACP. He was married to the late Nellie Carrol Miller for 53 years. He was predeceased by his youngest son, Warren. He is survived by two sons: Charles L Miller, Jacksonville, FL and Wayne C. Miller, Rockledge, FL; one brother: Douglas A. Miller, Hobe Sound, FL; and a host of other relatives, friends and former students. Funeral Service will be held Sat., Jan. 12, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church, Daytona Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jake C. Miller Scholarship Fund c/o Office of Institutional Advancement, Bethune Cookman University.
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WITHOUT A DOUBT. ONE OF MY BEST TEACHERS! DR.
MILLER , IN OUR ACADEMIC ARENA WILL NEVER. BE FORGOTTEN!
Dr. John M. Browne
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January 5, 2023
Found out couple weeks ago and I am shock..wonderful man,very pleasant and I love the book he give to me....condolences to those two wonderful sons..Charles and wayne nice guys....
ana colino
July 9, 2013
Ill never forget Dr. Miller's infectious smile. When he smiled, I smiled. What a great man he was. Ill never forget you Dr. Miller. You'll forever me missed. God has gained another beautiful angel....Rest in Peace
January 28, 2013
Well, your earthly studies have ended, but your endless eternal life to sit with the Master Teacher is yours to behold. For you, I pray eternity will open more doors to the amazement of GOD's heavens and HIS greatness. He was my adopted favorite "Uncle Jake" and I'll always cherish and remember his infectious smile, words of wisdom and constant nudge to make the most of this life's journey. All who encountered him, even if only for a minute, was never the same.
Grace Albritton
January 23, 2013
I'm so saddened for the loss of such a great man. We shared most commonly your son,my late husband Warren. You will be missed Mr.Miller. GOD'S Angel has gone home.
Charrisa Slappy
January 12, 2013
With deepest sympathy
Joan Johnson
January 11, 2013
WE THE CLASS OF 1959 STUART TRAINING SCHOOL STUART, FLA. WILL REMEMBER THE LOYALTY, PROFESSIONALISM, AND STRONG ACADEMIC ABILITIES THAT OUR BELOVED TEACHER DR. JAKE MILLER IMPARTED TO EACH & EVERYONE OF US.
ANNIE MAE PETTWAY
January 11, 2013
Thank You Prof. Miller for being a "Tent Pole" during our student years at BCU. We are what we are in large measure because of you. We will miss you.
Drs. Irene & John Browne
January 11, 2013
Your voice, your smile and your wisdom will be greatly missed. What a difference you made in so many lives! Such a great and humble man. You will always be my "favorite professor". I know you will be walking around heaven...smiling.. all day. RIP Dr. Miller.
Karen Hudson-Mays
January 11, 2013
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