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DAVID MILLENDER Obituary

MILLENDER David Millender, Jr. (53) entered into rest on Sunday, November 25, 2012. Leaving to cherish his memories is his loving wife, Vanessa; son, David Chaz; daughter, Keutoria; mother, Pearlie Andrews; sisters, Shirlie Ogden and Marla Millender; brother, Johnnie Millender (Eleanor); 6 grandchildren; a host of other relatives, church family, and friends. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mandarin, 3990 Loretto Rd, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00am, Sat., Dec. 1, Rev. Dr. Gary L. Williams, Sr., Pastor. David can be viewed 9:30am, Sat. until the hour of service at the church. Interment will be in the Town and Country Cemetery. Professional services entrusted in the care of Sarah L. Carter's Funeral Home, 2212 Emerson St, (904) 399-4150. Please Sign the Guestbook @Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Nov. 29, 2012.

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Rico Robinson

November 23, 2023

Miss you my guy. Coach Robinson

Coach Rico Robinson

November 26, 2021

A man among men. Thank you for the lessons of life. You´re still in my thoughts and prayers.

vanessa millender

October 25, 2013

My dearest David, I miss you so much, but I know you at peace and with God. Love you forever Baby.

Chandra Berry-Hopkins

December 2, 2012

December 2, 2012

To the Millender Family I send out to you my deepest condolences. Although you are sad always remember that David lives on in our haeart. May God Bless You and Family. Minnie Rich/Chandra Hopkins

Erik King

December 1, 2012

May God bless Coach David and his family. Rest in peace.

constance mckinney

December 1, 2012

My condolences to the family May God continue to comfront you.

Michelangelo SABO Official

December 1, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Rico Robinson

December 1, 2012

My Man,
Words can't express how you and Mrs. Vee has changed my life.You always had a possitve word of encouragement for anyone that needed it. A life well lived before god and you showed this man how to be a man.The Robinson Family will always love and cherish you, R.I.P friend. To the family, prayers for you will always reign.

Trish LeClere

November 30, 2012

My memories of David will always be happy ones - he was the brightest "good morning" every day as I arrived at work in downtown Jacksonville. What a beautiful, kind & caring man. I know God said "Well done, my good & faithful servant". I hope to see your smiling face at heaven's gate one day. Love to the family.

November 30, 2012

To the Millender Family,

May God continue to comfort you during this time. Our condolences to you all!

Jacksonville Pacers -

R. Cull

November 30, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Vera Kirksey

November 30, 2012

To: The Family. David was a wonderful person, with a beautiful soul. May God comfort and keep you all at this time and always. We, at Life of the South really loved and appreciated him.

hasan abdullah

November 29, 2012

stay strong david

Jennifer Boyer

November 29, 2012

David made a big difference in the lives of all who he touched every day. He was cared for and loved by all of us downtown. His smile and graciousness lit up our lobby and our lives. Please know that he will be missed.

Denise Clayton

November 29, 2012

To the Family....You don't know me but Mr David was security at Life of the South Insurance, and he will be missed. The only thing that will give you assurance is the Lord the Christ. He will never leave, nor forsake you. I will keep you in my prayers. May God continue to strengthen you and give you peace.

Luz Hernandez

November 29, 2012

David was pure light and inspiration!!!Privileged to have known you David.
My deepest condolences to the family.

Arline (Boo) Marchman

November 29, 2012

To the entire Millender family, We the neighborhood of Lincoln Park in Pensacola Florida, would like to extend our deepest sympathy and that we love you and may God comfort your hearts. For he is God and God alone. Trust in Him.

Patricia Hansell-Glover

November 29, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Stephanie Preyer

November 29, 2012

My prayers go out to the Millerder Family. His smile and personality will be truly miss.

Coach Charles Kelly

November 29, 2012

To the Millender Family with my deepest sympathy, we're going to miss that smile and always positive attitude that shined around Pensacola. God is always ready to receive his children with open arms. We will miss you Coach but we won't forget you.

Peter and Arzella M. Simpson

November 29, 2012

Dear Ms Pearlie,Shirlie(because we know you) and to Vanessa and the children. Our hearts were saddened to hear of David's passing. We know that you already have the comfort and assurance of God's word so all we can say is we love you so much Muh, we share in your sorrow and remember you all in our prayers.

November 29, 2012

To the family, As you grieve know that I am remembering you and honoring the memory of Coach Millender, he had a passion for coaching and working with children. May
your memories give you strength. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Coach Donell Butler
N.B. Forrest

Frances Randall

November 29, 2012

My Dearest Vanessa and all my children, may our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with all of you now and forever.Please try and remember though it hurt but to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.Everytime he came to N.B.Forrest he always had a smile on his face and he was always so respectful and friendly and so are you Vanessa.It is a joy to come into your presence, My Chad we have been through so much together here, all our talks and laughs and tears.I love you all. Mrs Randall. N.B.Forrest

KIA, DEBRA, AND CAM

November 29, 2012

SUCH A SWEET SOUL GOD HAS TAKEN FROM US!!! HE WAS A MAN WHO WOULD WARM UP A ROOM JUST WITH HIS PRESENCE AND DIDNT MIND TELLING YOU HOW IT IS!!! WE ARE GOING TO MISS HIM SOOO!!! MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF SORROW!!!

Jackie Meadows / N. B. Forrest

November 29, 2012

To the family of a great man,
It is with deep sadness to have heard of Coach Millender's passing. My prayers are with you. Allow God be what you need to get through this. Have peace to know that he is with his maker, whom he loved so much. He lived a life that was evident that he loved the Lord. And to my baby, Chaz, be strong and take care of the family.

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