A Halifax County native, he was born January 30, 1929. Wilson served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He was an avid outdoorsman and was known to his community, hunting club, family as “Treeclimber.”

Wilson worked for and retired from Roanoke Construction Company.

Wilson was a dedicated son, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Wilson Miles and Betty Brown Miles, two brothers Raymond and Douglas Miles, one sister, Josie M. Pruden, one granddaughter, Courtney Wynn Pittman, sister in law, Doris Miles and brother in laws, Nelson Pruden, Pete Luter and Robert Williams.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Lois F. Miles; children and spouses, Wilson Miles Jr (Pia), Tony Miles (Debbie), Wanda Sherman (Gary) and Linda Aycock (Wayne);n grandchildren Devon Miles, Scott Miles, Wynn Beale, Carrigan Harris, Alexander Sherman, Gabrielle Sherman; great-grandchildren, Amber Shadrick, Ava Lewis and Samuel Miles;n Brothers and sisters, Morene M. Little (Bobby), Nora M. Warren (E.C.), Mary M. Williamsn (Robert), Emily M. Luter (Pete), Ellis W. Miles (Ethel), Dorothy M. Ennis (Jim), Charles Miles (Jonnie), Donald Miles (Rachel), Betty Clary (David); sister-in-law, Edna Miles; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Friends may visit with the family at Hockaday Funeral Home on Friday evening from 6-8pm.

Flowers are appreciated, but memorial contributions can be made to Quankie Baptist Church, 4070 Hwy. 48, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina 27870.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at hockadayfs.com