Matthew Carter Miller

Obituary Notice

Matthew Carter Miller, St. Croix, USVI, beloved son of Stan and Patrice Miller, of Little Rock passed away Sunday, April 4, 2004 at the age of 21. Matt died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident April 2nd on St. Croix in the U. S. Virgin Islands. Matt is survived by his parents, his younger brother Jonathan, and his grandmother Lucille Miller. He is also survived by cousins Callie Mills, Casey Miller, Ben Miller, Joey Fendley, Sarah Fendley, John Christopher Horrell, Katie Horrell, Claire Franks, Benjamin Rechter, Drew Rechter, and Kristina Rechter. His was predeceased by his grandparents Oscar Miller, James and Betty Prichard. Matt is also survived by friends too numerous to count.

Family and friends will gather on Friday, April 9th at 11:00 a.m. at Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock to celebrate the all too short life of a young man who left a positive glow on the people who were fortunate enough to know him.

Matt graduated from Little Rock Catholic High school, attended Southern Methodist University and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. At the time of his death, Matt was a resident of St. Croix, USVI, where he was a founder and partner in two separate business enterprises: Team Blue Marketing, LLC and Trident Innovations, LLC. Matt was an avid fly fisherman and, on the day of the accident, Matt completed his SCUBA certification.

Matt is believed to be the first person to make an organ donation originating from the island of St. Croix. A donor advised fund with the St. Croix Foundation, called the Matt Miller Foundation, has been established in Matt's honor. The Matt Miller Foundation will raise funds to better equip the emergency room facilities at the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center on St. Croix and to also make the process of organ donation easier than it currently is. The Matt Miller Foundation will also provide leadership that will creatively involve the young people of St. Croix in the development of safety programs that will prevent the needless tragedies that result in trauma injuries and death. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Matt Miller Foundation, P.O. Box 1128 Christiansted, VI 00821.

Matt's family asks that if you know how to live life to the fullest with a smile on your face and joy in your heart, live a day for Matt. If you can hardly wait for the sun to come up each day, to experience your next adventure, they ask you to live a day for Matt.

Register Book

I am so sorry for the loss of your son - my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jane Gunter
Sr. Trust Officer
Cabot, Arkansas
Email: jgunter@communityfinancialgroup.net
We are sorry to hear about your son. We have two sons and just wanted share our thoughts and prayers with you all.
Sincerely, Charles & Emma
Charles P Koon
Sherwood, Arkansas
I will never forget the day Matthew was born. I worked for Stan at the time and when he called us we got to Little Rock as fast as we could. I still remember the nurses surrounding Matthew to give him his first bath . He did not appreciate the attention. This is such a sad time and there are no words to express our sorrow. The most precious gift we can give someone is our love. Matthew was the recepient of that meaningful gift many times over. To Patrice I can only say your heart has always been pure and your love for your children complete. You are the very essence of what motherhood should be. To Stan, just a few weeks ago when we visited you could not wait to tell me about Matt and his new ventures and how well he was doing. Having known you for over 25 years I have very seldom seen you so excited. You have accomplished many things Stan but nothing greater than being Dad. Rhonda and I are praying for all of you through this difficult time. I am sure God will bolster you with his love and the support of your family and friends. We will see you Friday.
With our love and concern-
David, Rhonda, Jenny and Ashley Goldman
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Email: Dgoldw@aol.com
Since learning of the tragic loss of Matt my thoughts and payers have been been with you.
Love, David
David B. Wingfield
Little Rock, Arkansas
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the loss of your son.
Terry & Caron Nanney
Panama City Beach, Florida
Email: nmikesassy@aol.com
Stan and Patrice,
I am so sorry for your loss - I remember when I first started working in the office with Stan, Matthew was only 7 years old - For many years I got to see him grow up - My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family.
Patti Frazier
Legal Secretary for David Goldman
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Email: barondobie@aol.com
Stan, Patrice and Jonathan:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John & Nancy Russ
Little Rock, Arkansas
Email: RussIFC@aol.com
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Buzz, Adonna & Erik Holbrooks
Little Rock, Arkansas
Email: Razorback1987@aol.com
Our prayers go out to your family.
Alan and Kerry Ribble
Magnolia, Arkansas
I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Aimee Norcross
Springfield, Missouri
Email: aimeenorx@swbell.net
Dear Stan and Patrice, We are so sad to learn of Matts' tragic accident. You were both wonderful parents. May your faith help sustain you and give you some peace. We are praying for you. Love, Jim and Linda Logsdon
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Email: Llogsdon@webtv.net
It was the greatest thrill to know Matt would be Ricky's roommate at SMU. Meeting him and you all in Dallas has created the fondest memories. His spirit brought joy - especially to Ricky, and we will all miss Matt dearly.
Rick and Mel Keech
Little Rock, Arkansas
Email: keechrichardc@exchange.uams.edu
Stan and Patrice,
Becky and I were so saddened to hear about the loss of Matthew. We cannot imagine what you are going through. With two boys of our own just about the same ages as yours, this really hits close to home.
John and Becky Smalling
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Email: john.smalling@lh.dsc.k12.ar.us
Stan, Patrice, and Jonathan, I am so sorry for your loss. While I was working for you, Stan, I was fortunate enough to spend some time with Matt--picking him up from school before he got his license and other times when he was in the office, listening to him talk about Dave Matthews Band and other things he was fond (or not so fond) of. He was so bright and such a joy to be around. My heart goes out to your family, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mindy France
Little Rock, Arkansas
Email: FranceLauraM@uams.edu
It is difficult to find the words to express our love and sympathy for you and your family in Matt's sudden death. Know that we have wonderful memories of his ever present smile and love for life. Be brave.
Claudia, Walt, and Taylor Stallings
Little Rock Arkansas
Email: chs1969_us@yahoo.com
Mr. and Mrs. Miller, I am so sad to hear about Matt. I have never forgotten St. Johns and all the fun times we had there. I also remember being in high school when we were all able to drive and how much fun it would be when Matt would come to Hot Springs to go out with us on any random weekend. We always had so much fun! He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kim Dierks
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Email: kdierks@purdue.edu
Stan and Patrice, Charlie and I are so sorry for your loss. We have known your family all your life. Wish so bad we had of stop and talk last year at your daddy funeral service. Stanley, you are from the dearest family anyone could meet.
God be with you ...God Bless,
Charlie and Suzanne Martin
1951 Airport Rd.
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913
Email: suzanne-martin@sbcglobal.net
Dear Stan, Patrice and Jonathan, We are very sorry for your loss of such a fine young son. Our thoughts and our prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely, Sandy and Denny Sutton
Interior Designer
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Email: PassionateDecor@wmconnect.com
Patrice and Stan, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious son. Through the years I have asked Dianne Bischof about you and your family. I know that you are and were so proud of both of your sons. May God help give you the grace, strength and courage to face this very difficult chapter in your lives.
Jennifer Porter Jennings
LHPS faculty
Hot Springs, Arkansas