Vinte Thomas Miles

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the FAITH"  2 Timothy 4:7

On the 28th day of October in 2002, Teresa Hampton-Miles and Antwong Miles were blessed with a soldier of a son, Vinte T. Miles. At a young age, Vinte learned how to fight the obstacles life threw his way. Throughout his life, he carried love, strength, courage, and boldness on his shoulders. Vinte would often say he wasn't a people person but somehow never met a stranger.

Vinte united with the Morning Star Baptist Church at a young age, where he served in the youth department and as an usher. Every Sunday, Vinte would stand at the door of the Lord greeting all who came in. There were times Vinte would be in pain, but he never wavered when it came to serving, for he took pride in his post.

Earlier this year, Vinte would be heard proclaiming with excitement, "I DID IT! I DID IT!" as he graduated from El Dorado High School. He considered this to be his greatest accomplishment in life. While playing the violin in the orchestra, he developed a love for classical, gospel, and of course, hip hop music. He was not ashamed to let anyone know that JuiceWorld was his favorite artist. This fall, Vinte was currently enrolled at South Arkansas Community College, receiving his basic courses to pursue a career in Graphic Designing.

Vinte leaves to cherish his life's memories to his parents, another mother, Lena King, and father-figure, Benny Williams, both of El Dorado, Ar.; Sisters, Selena King-Hamilton of Killeen Tx., Tatyana Sapp of El Dorado, Ar., and Amari Miles of Little Rock, Ar.; Brothers, Tomonco King and Al'beon Boone both of El Dorado, Ar., Demarcea Sapp and Michael Hampton both of Fayetteville; along with a host of nieces and nephews. Through the home of Lena King, Vinte was also blessed with other brothers and sisters whom he loved dearly.