Mr. Miles was born July 5, 1929 in Northampton County, NC, the son of the late John Joseph Miles and Lottie Beatrice Birdsong Miles. He was a US Army veteran who served with the Army Engineers and held the rank of corporal. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for many years. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and Concord United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife of almost 59 years, Doris Jean Seagroves Miles, who were married September 22, 1951.   His children, Sandy DeBerry and her husband Joey of Roanoke Rapids, NC, John Wesley Miles Jr. and his wife Ginger of Havelock, NC, Dennis Albert Miles of the home, Allen Eugene Miles and his wife Debbie of Roanoke Rapids, NC.  His sisters, Margaret West of Raleigh, NC, Ruby Mitchell of Thomasville, NC, Ellen Harrison of Gaston, NC and Minnie Poindexter and her husband Sonny of Roanoke Rapids.  His brother, Roger Miles and his wife Liz of Gaston, NC.  Eight grandchildren, Kristen DeBerry of Roanoke Rapids, John W. Miles III and his wife Ashley of Rocky Mount, NC, Brian Christopher Miles and Richard Jason Miles both of Detroit, MI, Brandon Keith Miles of Red Oak, NC, Tracy Hancock of Havelock, NC Shelly Miles of Havelock and Joshua Lewis Miles of El Paso, Texas.  One step granddaughter, Brandy Garner. Two great grandchildren, Summer Marie Hancock and Eden Nicole Hancock, both of Havelock, NC.

Funeral services were held, Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at 3:00 PM at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids with Pastor Ryan Parker officiating.  Burial followed at Crestview Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Home Health and Hospice of Halifax County, 1229 Julian R. Allsbrook Hwy, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Arrangements were held by Massey Funeral Homes of Roanoke Rapids. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com