Hugh Alfred "Old B" Miller

Hugh Alfred "Old B" Miller Age 61 Years of Third Street Coconut Grove South, 
Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas transition from this life into eternity, 
at his residence on Tuesday, August 24, 1999.

He was born at Dumfries Cat Island, The Bahamas on Wednesday, September 29, 1937. 
He was educated at Our Lady's Catholic School and upon completion qualified to attend 
St. Augustine's All Boys School, but due to economic circumstances was not able to take 
advantage of this opportunity.

Being the industrious person that he was, he sought employment at the Johnson Brothers Company 
in Chippingham, where he became very skilled at making turtle and conch shell jewelry. 
He remained at this establishment for some thirty years, and his work became known 
not only to the natives but also to tourist.

"Old B" as many knew him, then sought employment in the construction industry for several years as a mason. 
Later, he joined a janitorial company that was responsible for cleaning the Crystal Palace Kitchen area, 
this job he performed with dignity and pride.

During December of last year, "Old B" retired from the work force and continued to 
display his entrepreneurial skills by selling cups, ice cream and sodas from his home 
to his Third Street family. This he enjoyed and looked forward to quietly interacting 
with his customers. He was an extremely shy and quiet man with very little words, 
"Old B" believed that if he were not able to say something positive and encouraging, 
then he would opt to say nothing at all.

He had a wonderful relationship with his family, and tried to speak with his children, 
sisters and brothers as often as possible. He and his brother Edmund had an admirable 
bond with each other, and "Old B" loved Edmund more than he will ever know. 
The visits everyday by Edmund around 2:00pm; was appreciated and well received.

Hugh is preceded in death by his:
Father: Sidney Miller;
Mother: Merlene Miller;
Son: Edmund "Black Boy" Miller;

The Radiance of this "Sapphire of A Gem" will always glow in the hearts of his:
Companion: Joycelyn Marshall;
Two Sons: Frank Sr. and Hughvon Miller;
Four Step Sons: Livingston Archer, Donald Grant, Godfrey Deveaux and James Ferguson;
One Daughter: Agatha Dorcas Forbes;
One Step Daughter: Dorothy Colebrooke;
Six Grand Children: Leroy and Renaldo Forbes, Konto and Frank Jr., 
Edmund Jr. and Lathario Miller;
Brother: Edmund Miller;
Two Sisters: Valderine Williams and Mavis Pratt;
Five Nephews: Etienne Kirkland and Edmund G. Miller, Anthony Williams, 
Robert Bowe and Vincent "J" Pratt Jr.;
Six Nieces: Yvonne Williams, Stacy Minus, Tisca and Vinnette Pratt, 
Cheryl Bowe and Neya Newbold;
One Uncle: Octavious King;
Two Aunts: Winifred King and Elizabeth Stubbs;
One Grand Niece: Antonia Williams;
One Brother-in-law: Vincent Pratt Sr.;
One Sister-in-law: Inez Miller;

Many other loving family and friends including: Ethel and Donna Grant, Florida Butler, 
Reverend Elva Russell, Reverend Nathaniel and Karen Mackey, Carrie Gaitor, Berthamae Archer, 
Mr. & Mrs. John Rolle, Pearle Rodriques, Leotha, Oleta and Wellington Clyde, rosemary Cartwright, 
Emerald Nixon, Roy, Leslie and Norman Miller, Lane Knnowles, Phillip, Kingsley, 
Gwendolyn Hamilton, Ingrid, Andrea, Burnice and Derek Brown and the entire 
Third Street coconut Grove Community.