Life Story
Javaris Calvon Miller, Sr.
"For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain." –Philippians 1:21

On April 29, 1992, Delray Miller, Sr. and Angelee Harp became the proud parents of Javaris Calvon Miller. Except for the last three years that he lived in Tallahassee, FL, he spent his entire life in Havana, FL where he was widely known as "Duke". He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother: Everlene Miller; maternal grandfather: Freddie Lee Bradley; and brother: Jerry Kirkland.

Following his 2010 graduation from East Gadsden High School, Javaris sought employment at Florida Fencing and for a year, he worked at Ultimate Fencing.

Feeling the need to re-establish priorities and to seek a closer relationship with the Lord, Javaris professed his belief in God and joyfully accepted Him as his personal Savior on March 6 of this year. He then became a member of Love Foundation Outreach Ministry in Havana, FL.

Javaris loved being a father to his son who also shared his name and he spent as much time with him as possible. He also loved basketball, fishing, NBA 2K21 video games and the Florida "Gators."

Death is the last chapter in time but the first chapter in eternity. Javaris's final chapter ended on Friday, April 30,2021. Although his loved ones' hearts are heavy, may they find comfort in knowing that he has begun his new chapter in eternity with the Lord.

Cherishing Javaris's life, love, and legacy are his parents: Delray Miller, Sr. of Bainbridge, GA and Angelee Harp of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; mother of Javarius, Jr.: Naytoshia Smith of Tallahassee, FL; son: Javaris Calvon Miller, Jr. of Tallahassee, FL; paternal grandfather: C.B. Miller of Bainbridge, GA; step grandfather: Cleve McClendon of Tallahassee, FL, maternal grandmother Thelma Lee Samuels of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; brothers: Terry Kirkland, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Derrick Miller, Antavis Miller, Delray Miller, Jr, all of Tallahassee, FL; Matthew Miller of Bainbridge, GA; Zachary Johnson, and Michael Mills , both of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and Brandolen Miller of Havana, FL; sisters: Ashley Miller and Deljarnia Miller, both of Tallahassee, FL; Alaysha Mathis and Jasmine Mathis, both of Bainbridge, GA; Shatina Kirkland, Tiara Kirkland and Nya Mills, all of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Amber Russell of Atlanta, GA; god daughter: Antiniya Davis of Havana, FL; a host of other sorrowing loved ones, friends, neighbors.