Gene was born April 18, 1938 to the late Wreford and Betty “Lula” Miles.

He is preceded in death by his son, Bryant “Eddie” Miles, two brothers, Marvin and Garner Miles, and a sister, Betty Miles.

He leaves living on in his memory his children: Ricky and wife Linda of California, Jamie and wife Terry of Darlington, NC, Lorie and husband David of Darlington, NC,

Kris and wife Lisa of Roanoke Rapids, NC; grandchildren: Brandy, Brandon, Jade, Michael, Heather and husband Dennis, Scott and fiancé Kristin, KJ and wife Megan, and Shannon;

great-grandchildren: Adalaina, Ryan, Scottie, and Brantley; two brothers: Johnny and wife Cathy of Richmond, VA, Raymond and wife Amerilus of Roanoke Rapids, NC; a sister Paulette of Roanoke Rapids, NC; along with many nieces and nephews.

Gene loved his family and spoke of them often. He loved the outdoors and being in the yard working.

Gene was a very hard worker and would help anyone who needed anything.

Gene worked for Rightmyer Machine Rentals for 40+ years where he ran heavy machinery and from which he later retired.

A memorial service for Gene will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, June 10, 2018, at the residence, 237 Jim Martin Drive in Roanoke Rapids.

The family asks that visitors and all flowers be sent to the home.

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service in Roanoke Rapids, NC.

Online condolences may be left at hockadayfs.com