Earl graduated from South High in 1965. After graduation, he became employed at Tip Top Products company. He then went on to work at Western Electric where he was employed for 30+ years until his retirement.
He was an active member of The Salvation Army church from youth to adulthood (until he was no longer able to attend physically).
He participated in many youth programs at The Salvation Army and later became a leader in these programs where he taught Sunday School, took kids to camp, youth retreats and was a Boy Scout leader. Through the community center side of The Salvation Army, he also coached many youth in sports programs offered there.
Earl had a passion for baseball, football & bowling. Not just as a fan, but also joining bowling and softball leagues throughout the years with friends, coworkers, family & church family.
It is not a secret that Earl was an Elvis fan (might even say one of his biggest fans). Over the years, he collected many Elvis items to have in his “Elvis” room that he was proud of.
Earl was a collector of many things not just Elvis memorabilia, but baseball & other sports items.
If you were a part of Earl’s circle, you most likely at one point in time were a recipient of his love for collecting. He loved to gift family and friends’ collector items of things they enjoyed.
He also loved traveling and could be surprisingly adventurous by trying out new things which went against his normal day to day routines.
And, although his actual physical heart was faulty for many of his years on this earth, Earl’s giving heart was healthy & strong for all his years. He was generous to many, including family and friends as well as strangers. If someone was in need, he wanted to be the person to help them out if possible. He was a champion for the underdogs of this world.
Earl is preceded in death by parents, Leroy R. Miles Sr. and Veva Mae (Brandon) Miles; brothers, George Miles, Leonard Miles, and Charles Miles; and sister, Dorothy Petrie. He is survived by sister, Veloy Schmidt; brother, Leroy R. “Bob” Miles Jr. (Margarett); sister-in-law, Sue Miles; numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews; and many friends.
VISITATION: Friday, June 7, 2024, 6 to 8 p.m. FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11 a.m. with INTERMENT to follow. All services at Westlawn-Hillcrest. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to The Salvation Army Kroc Center.
Partager l'avis de décès
v.1.11.0