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Blake Miller Obituary

Blake Preston Miller, our beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at his home in New Orleans after a courageous battle with lung cancer. A native of Baton Rouge, Blake was born on November 22, 1952. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1971. He attended Tyler Junior College and served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve for many years. His real estate career began in Baton Rouge. Blake then moved to where his heart belonged, New Orleans, and became a very successful entrepreneur. In 2000, he renovated and opened French Quarter Suites Hotel and then New Orleans Courtyard Hotel. Blake began his next adventure in 2012 when he bought the oldest standing structure in Plaquemines Parish, Mary Plantation. After Mary suffered great damage due to Hurricane Isaac, Blake made it his mission to restore her to her original beauty. This wonderful, peaceful place was where Blake had hoped to call home. Blake is preceded in death by his much loved parents, William J. (Billy) and Brooklyn Miller and partner Kurt Tande. He is survived by his best friends of many years, Patrick Berthelot and Ernie Nunez. He is also survived by his siblings and their spouses, Mike and Mary Helen Miller, Kelley and Larry Harris, Jamie and John Carruth, Robin and Mark Stirling, and Robert and Connie Miller. Other survivors include nieces and nephews, Amanda Callaghan; Britain, William, Gordon, and Andrew Miller; Bradley, Brooklyn, and Clay Harris; Alex Carruth; Miller Jensen; Connor and Kirby Miller; and ten great nieces and one great nephew. A special thank you to cousin, John Pitts Miller, Notre Dame Hospice, and 5th floor Oncology Unit nurses at Touro Infirmary. Blake was a funny, hardworking, talented, creative, generous, free spirit who loved life and all the people he met along the way-and they loved him back. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Rest in peace dear brother, uncle and friend. Life will never be the same without you. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 15, 2015, beginning at 10:00 am with services at 12:00 pm at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA, with private burial at Roselawn Cemetery. A celebration of his life will be held in New Orleans on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at 5:00 pm at French Quarter Suites Hotel, 1199 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA. Pallbearers will be Patrick Berthelot, Ernie Nunez, and Blake's nine nephews. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 9457 Brookline Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70809.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Sep. 13 to Sep. 15, 2015.

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benton

November 23, 2024

Still think about Blake this time of year. Old friends are never forgotten. Hope all the Miller“s are well.
Benton

benton

November 22, 2023

Thinking about my best friend in the world for the first 10 years of my life. Yesterday, November 22 would have been number 71. Great memories from the neighborhood before the interstate took the houses.
Thought Kelly would

Javier Sandoval

September 8, 2021

You may be gone but you're not forgotten

Douglas Brown and Jim Young

October 2, 2015

That shade of PINK will never fade in our hearts and memories of all the wonderful times spent just being in your presence our friend, we will always love you and shall never forget you.

Herman Ordoyne

September 23, 2015

Blake was a friend and great neighbor. Our dog Nadia would go crazy when we saw him. He always had a treat for her. You will be missed.

Lee Maranto

September 21, 2015

So saddened to hear of your loss. Blake was always working hard and making friends with all people that he met along his life's journey. I've known him for many years and although I had not seen him recently, I will always remember his kindness and smiling face. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Leslie Bemis

September 17, 2015

I was fortunate to work for Blake for three years. First at The Courtyard Hotel and then at The French Quarter Suites Hotel. When he quit managing, I quit. I will hold a special place in my heart for all the fond memories, Blake. Love,,
Leslie

Greg Heimsoth

September 17, 2015

I have many wonderful memories of Blake at the Country Club he owned in Bywater. We'd walk over and spent the weekends in the Sun with Blake and other friends enjoying life. He always had a sincere smile on his face. Will miss you Blake.

Mindy McBain

September 17, 2015

My thoughts are prayers go out to my cousins and their families. May Blake rest in peace.

Tom Theriot SR.

September 17, 2015

peace be with you .

Brian Burke

September 17, 2015

I am in shock over the news of Blake, I worked for Blake at French Quarter Suites for many years. To the Miller Family I am so sorry for your loss... The good Lord mush have opened a new hotel and needed Blake.... rest in peace Blake....

September 16, 2015

Death may take you body but you always live in my heart,, I will miss you and always remember out times together..... Rest in peace my love!!
To the Miller clan be strong!!
Javier Sandoval

Kelley

September 16, 2015

Rest in peace my dear brother! Life will never be the same without you! I love you!

David Bruce

September 16, 2015

I hope where ever he is - his beloved Moon is by his side.

Esma Geoghegan

September 16, 2015

God bless the family of Blake. He was a very good man. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Kit Murrell

September 16, 2015

RIP, Blake.

Leslie Perrin

September 15, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Miller Family during this sad time. Blake was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who were fortunate to know him.

Robin Kaplan

September 15, 2015

My deepest condolences to all whose hearts ache over the loss of such a good soul. I will always remember Blake Miller as an inspiring man with a generous spirit and I will most definitely miss him.

September 15, 2015

Our condolences to the entire Miller family.
Jeff Pederson
Jackie Pederson Fife
Norman Pederson
Trish Pederson Vasser

Stacey and Tom Moore

September 15, 2015

To the entire Miller family, you have our deepest condolences on the loss of your brother and uncle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Laura Davenport

September 15, 2015

Pat, I am sad this world has lost such a gem. Hew will be missed and always loved. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Chris Dunbar

September 15, 2015

My deepest sympathy the the entire Miller family on your loss.

September 15, 2015

Blake was always so sweet to me,we would run into each in the Quarter and he'd cook dinner. Fun times !!!!

Margaret Foote

September 15, 2015

Blake was such a unique individual. We had a few classes together at Lee High. He went out of his way to do some nice things for me that still make me smile when I think about them..

Carol Richardson

September 15, 2015

We send our deep condolences to you all. We have spent wonderful weeks at the FQS during JazzFest over the course of many years. Blake's warm personality and his personal touch are reflected in the attitude of the staff at FQS. We always enjoy our stay and feel like we are coming back to people we know when we visit. Blake's crawfish boil dinner was a true southern crawfish experience and he helped to make it a wonderful memory for us. Our memories of New Orleans will always be colored by the warmth of Blake's hospitality and his ready smile.

Ed Muschell

September 15, 2015

We are grieving with our nieces and nephews for our nephew Blake. W
e remember him as joyful and talented. Our love and sympathy are with our nieces and nephews in sorrow.
Pat and Ed Muschell
Gainesville, Ga.

Judy Drew Nordgren

September 15, 2015

I have very fond memories of Blake during our years at Lee High School. He was truly among the nicest and friendliest; always greeting you with a happy and caring heart. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Damon Wolf

September 15, 2015

Such sad news. Blake was always so kind and generous. Such a fun man to have known.

David Muschell

September 15, 2015

To all the Miller family members and their husbands, wives, children and grandchildren, you have my deepest sympathies for your loss.

David Mushell

Randy & Julie Hudson

September 14, 2015

Our sincere condolences to Mike and the entire Miller family on the loss of their beloved brother and uncle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kenneth Janas

September 14, 2015

Blake was a generous,sweet friend of mine who always kept me busy working.Will miss him deeply....

Mike Handley

September 14, 2015

Blake was very sweet and kind man and when ever you saw him he would always have a smile and friendly hi for everyone. Blake you will be missed.
May the angels watch over you on your journey to heaven. My prayers go out to your family.
It has been a pleasure knowing you.
May you rest in peace my friend.

September 14, 2015

Good by Blake so sad you have left us too soon. Condolences to your family and close friends. I will always remember you.

Wayne Chambless and Bill Blake
Sir Speedy

Lori Herbert

September 14, 2015

I'm proud to have sat on several community boards with Blake for a number of years. He was a kind, generous person who was able to stay focused on what's best for our community. He will be sadly missed. It was an honor to serve with him.

September 14, 2015

To the Miller family,
Our deepest condolences for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

God Bless,
Robert and Kelley Behrnes
Central, Louisiana

Pat Hudson Hayden

September 14, 2015

I only have sweet sweet memories of Blake from high school, My prayers go to the family.

Jan & David Morgan

September 14, 2015

Our hearts are filled with sadness. Blake was a wonderful friend & neighbor. He was such a generous man. We will miss him so very much! Our prayers are with all of you!

Naydja Bynum

September 14, 2015

So sorry to hear about the loss of Blake. He was very supportive of the Treme neighborhood association and responsive to the needs of the N. Rampart Main Street organization. Much sympathy to his family.

Naydja Bynum

September 14, 2015

So sorry to hear about the loss of Blake. He was very supportive of the Treme neighborhood association and responsive to the needs of the N. Rampart Main Street organization. Much sympathy to his family.

Annette Harris Geriner

September 14, 2015

My deepest condolences to all the Miller's. I always enjoyed seeing Blake at Kelley and Larry's annual Christmas party. It was also very touching that Blake came to Baton Rouge last month for my Dad's funeral. May the memories you have sustain you through this difficult time. Love and Blessings.

Anonymous bartender

September 14, 2015

Such an amazing person, one with a heart of gold. May we cherish the memories forever.

Jennifer Culotta

September 13, 2015

So sorry to hear of the loss of Blake. I had the pleasure of staying at his place in N.O. & it was great to meet him and stay at his place; I remember the breakfast was great! I know you will all miss him so much. Love & Sympathy, Jennifer Smith Culotta

Jimmy & Pam Taylor

September 13, 2015

May you find comfort in loving memories.

Emily (Harris) Jewell

September 13, 2015

What a beautiful message about your beloved brother, uncle, and friend! I will miss his (always) beaming, smiling face at the annual Christmas party and at other family gatherings. And I'll always remember the generosity he showed to everyone, mainly his dear sisters. I love you all and you will all be in my prayers as you lay your sweet brother to rest.

Lee may

September 13, 2015

Our dear sweet friend. You are free from all your pain and suffering. We will miss you terribly but look forward to seeing you again. Lee May and Tony Boutwell

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