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Dontrell Ernest "Big Deedy" Miller

1983 - 2020

Dontrell Ernest "Big Deedy" Miller obituary, 1983-2020, Gretna, LA

BORN

1983

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Davis Mortuary Service - Gretna

230 Monroe St.

Gretna, Louisiana

Dontrell Miller Obituary

Dontrell "Big Deedy" Ernest Miller departed this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the age of 36. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gulfport, MS. Dontrell was employed as a Cement Finisher. Big Deedy, as he was affectionately known by family and friends was a football coach for Orange Groove Park. Beloved husband of Michelle Keshuan Miller. Devoted father of Do?ntrell, Jr., Trelldon, La'Trell, Trellis, Dae'Trell, Dontasia, Kay'Trell, Mon'Trell, and Lay'Trell Miller. Son of Curtis Whinfield and Sheleen M. Miller. Stepson of Kenneth Jackson, Sr. Grandson of Viola Taylor and the late Thomas "Papa Bear" Miller, Sr. Brother of Donnell, Sr., Derrick, Sr., and Dwayne "Bush" Miller, Curtis, Sr., and Jacob Kelly, Dominica Miller Jones, and Dionne Marie Miller. Nephew of the late Herbert "Nose" Miller. Cousin of the late Chad Miller, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Private Service Will Be Held. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery-Westwego, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St, Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com. DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED. IT IS MANDATORY EVERYONE ATTENDING WEAR A FACE MASK OR SOME TYPE OF FACE COVERING.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 18 to Aug. 19, 2020.

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Dontrell miller jr.

July 10, 2025

I miss soooo much daddy
Dontrell jr.

Sheleen Miller

August 12, 2021

Momma miss you so much it’s been a year an it seems like only yesterday you will always be in my heart son love you until I see you again Queenleen

August 31, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family.
May the God of compassion, console
your grieving heart during the loss of
your dear beloved one.
My sincere and heartfelt prayers are
with you.
(Psalm 121)

TE, New Orleans, Louisiana

Sheleen Miller

August 21, 2020

Thanks to all who show love sent love love you always
Sheleen Miller

Tonette Russell

August 20, 2020

You will truly be missed love always you teedy

Ryan & Pamela Lyons

August 19, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to Michelle and the children. Please remember God knows and cares .....Be Strong my lovely niece.

Danielle Osborne James

August 19, 2020

Rest easy Dontrell..... May GOD'S LOVE bring you peace, strength, and comfort in these times of heartache to all that loved him... I send my deepest condolences and Love❤❤

The Osborne Family

August 19, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

T. Bradley

August 19, 2020

Sending my empathy and deepest condolences to the family..Rest Deedy you will never be forgotten

Cynthia Robertson

August 19, 2020

With deepest sympathy my heart ❤ and prayer goes out to your family...

Julia and Merlin Nickerson

August 18, 2020

Please accept our deepest condolences and know that God loves you and can restore your spirits, give you peace, and strengthen, for Dontrell has found eternal life.

Nita

August 18, 2020

Sending my Condolences . May God comfort you’ll during this time .. Rest On Deedy

REV. DR. LILLIAN HENDERSON-ALEXANDER

August 18, 2020

YOU ALL HAVE OUR DEEPEST EMPATHY AND SYMPATHY, OVER THE DEPARTURE OF DONTRELL. LOVE ALWAYS, BRO. DONALD, REV. DR. LILLIAN HENDERSON ALEXANDER. AND THE ARMY OF GOD CHURCH FAMILY.

Keitress Adams

August 18, 2020

First and foremost my condolences to the family. So much too say I could write a book. I’m just going to leave it here, Much Love Always❤❤❤ Rest Easy Deedy

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