DeAndre Cornelius Miller was born February 27, 1989 to David and Phyllis Miller in Oakland, California. DeAndre grew up in the Bay Area where he attended primary school and was a standout baseball and basketball player on both his school and recreational teams prior to moving to Sacramento in 2002. Once in Sacramento, DeAndre finished middle school and began high school at Mira Loma High. DeAndre was a high profile basketball player on Mira Loma's Varsity basketball team, he also participated in football and ran track for the school. DeAndre finished his high school career in Modesto, California at Beyer High School. He also played football for Modesto Junior College. Aside from his love of family and friends, DeAndre loved to fish.  From a young age could always be found doing something related to the sport and this did not stop in adulthood. DeAndre also had a love for music, from gospel to R&B to Rap, DeAndre did not discriminate. DeAndre also had a strong faith in the Lord and was well versed in the Bible.

DeAndre was a fourth generation Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning technician by trade and began his career at a young age working alongside his father and grandfather. DeAndre received his HVAC certification from Wyotech. DeAndre worked for various HVAC companies post-graduation, while simultaneously helping his father run the family business, Big Cs HVAC, which is named after him. DeAndre also spent some time working in the Bay Area at another family run business.

Although tall in stature, DeAndre was a kind and gentle spirit who brought life into any environment he was placed in. His infectious smile and silliness made him well loved by everyone he came in contact with. De Andre is survived by his parents, grandfather, siblings and a host of family and friends.