Milik Rasheeme DuBose, age 42, was born August 7, 1978 in Knoxville, TN. He remained in Knoxville until his family moved to Los Angeles, CA. From an early age he was introduced to a variety of cultures and backgrounds, which shaped his interactions with others into adulthood. As a child he was an avid skateboarder and dancer. Interested in technology from a young age, he would often take electronics apart just to see how they would work, and later try to put them back together. He developed a passion for the arts, including photography, music, and culinary arts. Milik was known for his carefree, gentle personality, easy-going demeanor, and infectious grin. Returning to Knoxville, he attended West High School, where he was a member of the Navy ROTC program, and a graduate of the Class of 1996.

Milik departed this life on December 3, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Shaun DuBose; grandparents, Bailor and Lela DuBose, Edward and Dorothy Bailey; aunts, Geneva Miller, Zelma Garner, Norma McGhee and many others too numerous to name.

He leaves to cherish his memory, parents Wilbert (Sharon) DuBose and Myra (Maurice) Dragg; siblings, Lela DuBose, Stephannie DuBose, Kenya Shell, Ahmad Shell, Bryon Slay, Myesha DuBose and Jerrell Slay; aunts and uncles, Barbara (Roderick) McSwain, Marcine (William) Morris, Bailor (Gloria) DuBose, Leon (Virgie) DuBose, Rosemon (Herbert) Leonard, Vivian (George) O’Neal, Elizabeth (Bourbon) White, Belinda Gail (Enoch) Clark, Teresa Bailey, Reverend Sanford (LaToya) Miller, Heilga (Arthur) Brown, Geniene (Tommy Hall) Miller; nieces and nephews Desmond Clayton, LeDarra Clayton, Darryl Clayton Jr., Denzel Clayton, Martin Horst Jr., Bryon Slay Jr., Kamryon Slay, Nazir Slay, X’zavyer Slay, Elijah Slay, Xi’rya Slay, Asher Slay, Jayden Slay, Malaiyah & Melieyah Slay, Tzofiya Slay and Zechariah Slay; a host of loving cousins, other family, and friends.

Tuesday, December 15, 2020, a public walkthrough from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at New Salem Baptist Church, 2041 Bethel Avenue, Knoxville, TN.  Social distancing and face coverings are required.  A private service for immediate family and close friends will follow then proceed to Berry Highland South Cemetery, Knoxville, TN.  A white dove release will conclude the service.  During this time, we will remain in compliance with the Governor's Executive Order #17 (COVID-19).   The service will be live-streamed on Facebook.com/ Pug Fuller Video. Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com.Professional arrangements entrusted to Patton Funeral Home, Brian L. Buckmon, LFD 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com.