HISENTRANCE:
On July 28th,1996 a handsome bouncing baby boy was born to Janet and Joseph Miller who theynamed Joevonte Jaleel Miller, and affectionately called “Vonte”.
HISEDUCATION:
Joevontegrew up on the quiet island of Black Point Exuma. While in Black Point heattended kindergarten where did exceptionally well and received many awardsduring his tenure kindergarten. After graduating from kindergarten he then wenton to attend Black Point All Age School. He graduated from there in 2001 withnumerous awards. Upon graduating in 2001, Joevonte relocated to Nassau with hismom and sisters. He enrolled in Doris Johnson Senior High School andsuccessfully completed high school in 2014.
HIS LIFE:
During hisyoung years Joevonte had the privilege of experiencing a full island life.Every summer he would find himself on Highbourne Cay. Here, he would be seenworking along with his father. Joevonte would always engage with the touristswhether it was over fishing or just sharing information about the island. Heenjoyed chilling with his siblings whether it was going for lunch, a boat ride,or just watching television at home. Fast forwarding to May 2015, Joevontebecame a proud father when he welcomed his beautiful daughter Jaliyah into theworld. This was the biggest transformation for him thus far. He never neglectedthe opportunity of spending quality family time with Jaliyah and Brittney. Itwas either a movie, dinner date or just traveling together. They were hismotivation to be the best man that he could be.
HISACCOMPLISHMENTS:
From ayoung age Joevonte knew that he would one day become a boat captain. Thisprompted him to get his captain B license at the age of eighteen from CadetsMaritime and Navigational Institute. He later went on to attend theProfessional Yachtmaster Training Institute in Fort Lauderdale where heobtained his captain A license. With all of this experience obtained he thenenrolled to the Royal Bahamas Defense Force as a Marine Recruit and a member ofNew Entry 55 Woman Entry 24. After completing his training successfullyJoevonte was drafted to the seagoing area of the force known as the SquadronDepartment where he became a member of HMBS P-45. Because of Joevonte’s versatilityhe was tasked with duties during the global COVID-19 pandemic as curfewoperator working with the Royal Bahamas Police Force. Joevonte was highlyrespected by his superiors and peers for his outstanding performance while serving.So much so that he was a recipient of the Minister of National Security andCommander Defense Force Commendation Awards.
PRECIOUSMEMORIES LINGER IN THE HEARTS OF HIS DAUGHTER: Jaliyah Miller; MOTHER: JanetMiller; FATHER: Joseph Miller; SISTERS: Jamilah & Janiqua Miller; BROTHER:Joel Miller; GRANDMOTHER: Myrtle Black; FIANCE: Brittney Moxey; NIECE: JaelMiller; NEPHEWS: J’Quan Stuart, and Jaylen Miller; AUNTS: Patsy McDonald, SusanGordon, Nancy, Irene and Maryann McKenzie, Alecia Rolle, Avis Eneas, HelenKnowles (Samuel), Janet Storr (Terrance), Gersal Miller and Aurelia Butler(Peter); UNCLES: Leslie Smith, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Charles Smith (Cheryl),Nathan Ferguson, Horace Smith, Alfred McKenzie (Aurlena) Arthur McKenzie(Rachel), Orthnell Miller (Christine), Carlton Clarke (Nancy), and ArthurBrown; GRANDAUNTS: Susimae Rolle, Elizabeth Black, and Katherine, McKenzie; NUMEROUSCOUSINS: Tanya, Carvin, Brandon, Bratavia, Nathan Jr, Precious, Sophia Sheriff,Raynard, Reneisha, Alexandra, Harrice, Horace Jr, Tavion, Angelo, Andrea,Shabrika, Christa, Helen, Sue, Paulette, Tonia, Tatonya, Melinda, Lillia,Chandra, Anton, Vaughn, Tanishka, Terrea, Cassia, Tamara, Krystal, Ashley,Orthnell Jr, Renaldo, Cierra, Sariah, Sadika, Tara, Clarice, Sharon, Tiffany, Kaynell,Shavardo, Shannon, Shantera, Ramon, Margaretha, Elva, Shawn, Jermaine, Jason,Arlington, Quinton, Cleminto, Florene, Yolanda, Bernadette, Porsha, Angie,Tony, Ingrid, Rose, Gerald, Benji, Marvin, Melissa, Loetha, Carol, Christine,Melony, Christopher, Sophia Rolle, Prince, Garvin; OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS:Anita and Lynden Moxey, Rt. Honorable Philip Brave Davis, Rev. T. G. Morrisonand family, Betsy, Kathrina, Clara (Bernard), Lynerdo, Lorenz, Bresha, Joneka,Teven and Joan Mullings, Ruth, Monique, Joyann, Eleanor, Terrance and IdaPatton, Chester Henritta, Katimae, Eloise, Dan, Clayton, Preston, and Mike.Chris Tisi and family, Sudlin Black and family. The Royal Bahamas Defense ForceNew Entry 55 and Woman Entry 24, Sandals, Staff of Highbourne Cay, BishopArnold Josey and The Commonwealth Baptist Church Family, Newbirth DeliveranceKingdom Ministries, Community of Stuart Manor, Black Point and Staniel CayExuma, and East Sunrise Mortuary and family.
