Mr. Dennis Miller

Dennis Miller, son of Rena Lurline Miller, was born on November 10, 1947 in Flamstead district in the parish of Hanover, Jamaica West Indies. He attended Riverside Primary School and Rusea’s High School. After graduating high school in 1966, Dennis worked at a milk products cooling station for two years. Sponsored by his dear Aunt Pearline, he emigrated to the United States of America in 1968 to further his education. He attended school in Asbury Park, New Jersey, working odd jobs to support himself and his education. Dennis attended Essex County College in Newark, New Jersey and obtained an associate’s degree in mathematics in 1973. In 1975, he graduated from Kean University with a bachelor’s of science degree in computer science. He met the love of his life, Myra Clarke, at Essex County College and they were joined together in holy matrimony on June 14, 1975. Through that union, God blessed them with two children, Kimberly and John. Dennis began his career at ADP before accepting a position at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association until his division was acquired by IBM. He worked at both Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and IBM for a total of 34 years, retiring as a Systems Analyst Specialist. Beloved by his coworkers, he was described as having impeccable skills. He was known as the point of contact when you wanted to get the job done. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Roselle, New Jersey where he served on the Board of Trustees. In 2013, he and his wife moved to Lithonia, Georgia and joined Hillside Presbyterian Church in Decatur. At Hillside Presbyterian Church, Dennis served as an usher and collection counter for many years. Dennis was a provider who took care of his family and friends. He will always be remembered for his devotion to his wife and children. He coached his son’s baseball teams and loved to attend his daughter’s soccer games. A lover of sports generally, Dennis could always be found watching a baseball or football game. Dennis also championed education, watched Jeopardy nightly and loved to engage in conversations involving politics. Dennis departed this life on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 75. He is survived by his loving wife Myra, his children Kimberly and John, his daughter-in-law Katherine, his grandchildren Sydney and Camryn, his brother Ian and a myriad of cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Mr. Dennis Miller

November 10, 1947 - November 30, 2022