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Vinson Miller Obituary
VINSON "VINCE", age 71, of Mount Laurel NJ, died Tuesday February 3, 2009. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife Gloria and his children, Derrick and Gloria Miller. A viewing will be held on Saturday February 7th from 9 to 11 A.M. followed by the Funeral Service both at the Sharon Baptist Church, 3955 Conshohocken Avenue, Phila. PA. Burial will be private. Arrangements by the MOUNT LAUREL HOME FOR FUNERALS, Mount Laurel N.J.
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gee karnes
February 24, 2009
it was an honor to play for Mr Miller's first Frankford High basketball team 1971/72.....God Bless Mr Miller..
Jeanette Rudisill
February 13, 2009
Gloria & children,
You have my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your cherished one. May God bless and keep you.
Samantha Hobson
February 10, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Toni Arnold
February 9, 2009
To Gloria & Family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband. May you cherish the many years and wonderful memories of your lives together.
God bless you.
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Randy and Stephanie Diggs
February 8, 2009
Gloria,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your beloved husband, Vince. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you along with arms of strength to hold you when you need them.
Sincerely,
Trudy Pugh
February 8, 2009
Gloria, Derrick, Little Gloria and Family, you have my deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow and I will continually keep you in my prayers. Your place in my heart will always be and I will forever treasure Vince's friendship; he was such a special person. I love you all.
Alfia Dawkins
February 8, 2009
I was devastated, when I heard the sad news. Mr. Miller will surely be missed by the Frankford community. He was an icon here in Frankford. He was a good role model for African American young males. He touched so many lives in a positive way. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tom Honeyman class of '88
February 7, 2009
To the Miller Family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. May you feel peace in knowing that the world was a far better place to have Mr. Miller in it. I will always be thankful for having Mr. Miller as my homeroom teacher my senior year. His words of wisdom, attitude and quiet leadership made us all better people. I'll never forget his smile the Monday morning after we beat West Philadelphia in 4 OTs. He will be missed.
Samuel Greene Jr.
February 7, 2009
To Derrick, Gloria, and Aunt Gloria,
Your loss is our loss. We loved Uncle Vince dearly and will miss him.
We love you.
Sam,Carla,Chris,Stephanie,and Gabrielle
Aunt Aline Browne
February 7, 2009
I will always cherish the times I spent
harvesting veggies in Vincent's
garden.
Pat Kennard
February 7, 2009
Condolances to all the family of Vince Miller,
I will remember "Vince" as a wondeful neighbor, with a great, welcoming smile, 54th Street was better because of him and his family. I know he will be missed by so many, but Vince is now resting with our Heavenly Father.
God Bless You All,
Pat Kennard
austin wilder
February 7, 2009
To the Miller Family:
May God bless you, Mr. Miller was more than my coach, he was and always will be my mentor, he cared about you as a man or woman of the community, he used his ability as a coach to reach you. I am proud to have been one of his pupils. He is with his father our God in heaven, Love always to him and his family.
Always
Austin R. Wilder
Frankford High "82
Kevin Washington
February 7, 2009
Vince was not only a great coach he was a compassionate human being. May God Bless his family during this time. I will always have fond memories of the impact he had on my life. Vince rest in peace.
Jokale Cotton-Taylor
February 7, 2009
Mrs. Miller & Family,
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy as you mourn the loss of your husband. May you find comfort in your memories. We truly appreciated the support Mr. Miller extened to our family when we loss our father, Joseph P. Cotton (his basketball teammate at NC A&T) and felt the need to extend our support to you at this time. May God Bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
The Family of the Late Joseph P. Cotton
Portia, Cassandra, Jokale & Pattie Cotton (Weldon, NC)
James Capozzoli
February 6, 2009
Vince Miller, there is so much i can say about this wonderful man. I met him in October and felt like i have known him my whole life. I remember when Vince showed me his memorabilia of Wilt Chamberlain and his life acheivments. He and Gloria were the nicest people that you could ever meet. Vince Miller will always be in my heat and will be remembered forever.
Kirk Dodd
February 6, 2009
Some people in your life you never forget,and Mr.miller is that person for me.
Mary Lynch-Simmons
February 6, 2009
What a sad day and what a kind,compassionate man. I had Mr. Miller in mechanical drawing for 2 years. He introduced me to Wilt Chamberlain - a memory I will never forget. He also helped me get a basketball scholarship to Phila.Textile back in 1981 when there weren't many scholarships for female athletes. I am sure he helped more people than we will ever know. I know he is with our Lord now looking down on us with that wonderful smile. God bless his family in their time of sorrow.
Ken Siebert
February 6, 2009
Mr. Miller was a true gentleman and always a class act. I was honored to have him as my home room and mechanical drawing teacher at Frankford. He was a wonderful mentor in every way possible.
Heaven now has an angel as their new basketball coach and inspiration!
My condolances to all of his family as he will truly be missed!
Nikki Moore Samson
February 6, 2009
Mrs. Miller, Gloria and Derrick,
I am so saddened by the loss of Mr. Miller. He was a kind and gentle man. I will miss driving by and seeing him on the porch. God be with you in this great time of sorrow.
Don DiJulia
February 6, 2009
God Bless the Miller family. Vince has been a coach, mentor and friend to thousands of Philadelphians through the years. Thanks for the memories.
Don DiJulia and your friends at Saint Joseph's University
DeeAnn Couch
February 6, 2009
Derrick,
I pray that you and your family will be encouraged and focus on the wonderful times that you and your family shared. Your dad will forever be with you in your heart
Roy Campbell
February 6, 2009
A very sad day. I'll never forget the time when Vince gave Jason, Phillip, and I a tour of his basketball memorabilia in the basement of his home. His excitement & zest for life will be missed. I wish the family well during this time of sorrow.
Eric Abner
February 5, 2009
What a wonderful man and mentor, I thank God for allowing this man in my life, I owe my happiness today to him, I met my wife in Washington DC following the Pioneers on one of their Tornaments....I want to wish the Miller family many more blessings, because I'm a better man today because of his influence....
God Bless
Alison Ricciotti
February 5, 2009
To Aunt Gloria, Derek and Little Gloria-
Our hearts are with you today and always. Uncle Vince was such an major part of my life. I loved listening to him talk about being a teacher. I only hope that I can impact kids the way that he did each and everyday of his life! I will never forget looking out at my wedding and seeing his proud face! Thanks for always being there! You are all so special to me.
All our love-
Alison, Chris, Mason and Jordyn
DENNIS W HILL
February 5, 2009
VINCE, YOU WERE A TRUE PHILADELPHIA BASKETBALL HERO, EVERY PERSON THAT KNEW YOU RESPECTED YOU FOR YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND COACHING ABILIITES OF THE GAME.
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS.
DENNIS W HILL
SECRETARY OF THE WILLIAM MARKWARD BASKETBALL CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA
Larry Collins
February 5, 2009
I always loved Mr. Miller, he was a very funny guy and teacher. I had him for a few classes in Frankford High. After his retirement from Teaching, I saw him bouncing around in Frankford and Mayfair.
You will be missed.
R.I.P.
Larry Collins
Dave Viscusi
February 5, 2009
Vince was an exceptional basketball coach. He was honest and fair and always let you know where he stood on matters. I had the fortune of playing basketball for him at Frankford in 1977-78 and also having him as a drafting teacher in that same year.
Dave Viscusi, Class of 1978
February 5, 2009
A GENTLE GIANT OF A MAN..WOULD TAKE ME HOME IF HE SAW ME WALKING..WAS INTERESTED IN EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED FRANKFORD HIGH SCHOOL.
CHARLES W. MATHUES, III (CLASS OF 1977)
John and Patricia Guglietta
February 5, 2009
You were a wonderful friend. Your kind manner and gentle smile will be sadly missed. You and your family are in our prayers.
John marshall
February 5, 2009
A gentleman and great person will be
missed by all who knew him.
Deepest Sympathy,
John O. Marshall
Jim Segal
February 5, 2009
A fantastic gentleman, neighbor and friend. We will miss him greatly. Our deepest sympathy to the entire Miller family.
Ruth Ferrell
February 5, 2009
My dear friend, you will be sadly missed as a friend and as a mentor. You have always been the gentle giant in so many peoples' lives. I will always treasure the memory of your kindness and will have to smile whenever I think of you. God bless and know that you are loved.
James Evans
February 5, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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