Service Details
VISITATION
TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021- 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
FUNERAL SERVICE
Due to Covid19, a private service will take place.
Those wishing to watch via livestream may click on this link at 4:00 p.m. https://youtu.be/O-Wm5ovMjPQ
RACINE – Brian Earle “B-Fine” Miller, 58, passed away peacefully at Froedtert South Hospital in Kenosha, WI on Thursday, March 25, 2021 in the loving presence of his wife, children and other family members. He was born in Champaign, IL on October 15, 1962, the son of Gloria Smith and Frank Davis. Brian was a member at Canaan Baptist Church of Urbana, IL. He attended Central High School in Champaign, IL as well as Gateway Technical College in Racine, WI. He worked many years in the medical field at Covenant Hospital, Carle Hospital, Swan Special Care, Care Center of Urbana, and University of Illinois at Beckwith Hall all in Champaign County in Illinois. Brian worked numerous other jobs in Racine, WI and in St. Paul, MN throughout the years.
Brian is survived by his wife Tonette Miller; his mother Gloria Smith; his step-mother Rosemary Davis and step-mother in law Betty Lott; his boys Jonathan Moten, Jr., André Miller, Brion Miller, Earle Miller, Termaine Denton, his baby girls Tanette (Tevin) Hunter, Talethia Miller and goddaughter De’Shaela Ingram; his brothers Darryl Miller, Richard Broome, DaVaughn (Stacy) Williams, Maurice Davis, Parnell Davis, Jeffery Robinson, his sisters Delestine (Phillip) Davis-Kidd and Theresa Davis; his only grandson, Jeremiah, his granddaughters Kierra, Dashawna, Janiyah, Helena, Zaniya, Amya, Diamond, Ava, Quinlee, Emerei and Emora; his lifelong friend Bobby Jo Johnson; his brothers and sisters in-law Lula Garrett, Steve (Martha) Lott, Gregory Lott, Valeria (Henry) Conner, Jr., Willie Lott, Renee Lee, Tammy Gandy, Perry Lott, Janice Lott, Tiffany (Dewayne) Stevenson; as well as his dear aunts Ezra Akins, Joyce Lewis and Linda Miller, a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
If you knew Brian well enough, you knew his love for music. He loved him some Prince especially, but was also a fan of Eminem, Tupac, Snoop Dogg, and DMX. Brian was the biggest Fighting Illini and St. Louis Cardinals fan we knew, as well as Los Angeles Lakers and Oakland (now Las Vegas) Raiders fan and he wore their team gear well. He loved long bike rides with his children, playing basketball and video games. Brian loved watching TV, whether it was Jeopardy, Law & Order, M*A*S*H, The Andy Griffith Show or Bones. As some may know Brian gave thee best, and funniest, nicknames to his family and friends. He loved cooking and considered himself a BBQ King and a master chef.
Brian was preceded in death by his father, Frank Davis; step-father, Willie Smith; his grandparents, Harold Miller, Sr. and Dorothy Miller-Pearson; his aunt, Oneida Gray; his uncles, Earl (Butch) Miller, and Harold Miller, Jr.; his father & mother in-law, Jacob and Ida Mae Lott; his brothers in-law, Freddie Lott-Marsh, William (Vernon) Lott, Henry Lee, and John (Nick) Garrett; one sister in-law, Helen Lott.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hennepin County Medical Center, Ascension All Saints, and Froedtert South Hospital that cared for Brian during his stay there, and his niece, Delestine (Robert)Gagnon for taking care of him as well.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 (after Easter) for a visitation from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Due to Covid19, a private service for the family will take place.
jonathan aka Bean says
I love you Daddy!!!
Willie &Sheila Woodard says
Willie & Sheila Woodard is sending our condolences to Tonette Miller and family we love you Tonette.
Greta Benjamin says
Sending condolences prayers and love.
Romeo Lockett says
You will truly be missed by your family and friends no more pain or sickness fly high cuz
Robin Shaw (We worked @Kindercare together) says
Tanette I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I to lost my dad so I know the pain you are feeling. I pray that you find comfort and understanding.
Marilyn Williams Pearson says
Sending my condolences to you and your family in times like these
Michael A, Miller says
💘 you Cuz, rest up & tell the Fam i said, Hey.
Asewanetta Bonner & Maurice Davis says
Sorry about your lost. We love yall (family) and we will continue to keep you all in prayer. May God continously keep yall safe and covered.. Amen
Diane Barkley & Family says
May my condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss
Conway grandy says
Rest ez. Much love
Linda Ivy says
To my daughter-in- law Tanette Hunter, May God continue to lift you up and comfort you and your family during your time of grieving, May he heal your broken hearts, May God give you strength to get through the days that are coming ahead, continue to remember all the good times you shared with your dad. We Love you and will always be here for you and the girls. Mr & Mrs Bird Ivy
RICKEY DAVEY says
You will definitely be missed praying for the family and stay strong
Freddie woods says
Sorry to hear about your love one you have my deepest condolences delestine and Parnell hang in there god loves him best praying for y’all and the family
Carla Fairman Dillard says
Sending my Condolences too the family..I went too school and worked with Brain good people…May he Rest in Heaven….
Maggie Cobb says
Condolence to the family May God give you strength during this difficult time.
Sheila Grandy says
My condolences to the Miller family, may God comfort you all during this time, 🙏❤
JamesLHill jr. says
Gonna miss you cuz RIP
Mary Anderson says
My condolences to you Tonette, Rosemary and all the rest of the family. You are in my prayers.
LaVonda n Kyyon " Family" says
You will be missed TRULY.
God Bless the Family We Love Y’all.😇🙏🙏
Michelle William's and family. says
My condolences, love you all and may God continue to protect you and keep you.
Minister David Chatman Kamanda says
Man can’t believe this! it was a great shock to see Brian obituary I was looking for a mother Gwen services and scene Brian’s obituary smh. My sincere condolences to his family his children his wife. My prayers are with you Brian was my buddy I miss him.
Nikki Grandy says
So sorry..Sending my condolences..Praying! To my family I love y’all.. Brian I never forget our talks..Love you
Kevin Catching says
Sending sincere condolences, I am so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. God bless the entire family now and in the days to come. Brian, Daryl and I were boys since the 6th grade, and Ritchie was the cool little brother. Mom always made me feel welcome in her home, I love you guys and will continue to pray for you.