OPELOUSAS - Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Little Zion Baptist Church in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Albert Miles, 91, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.
Rev. Calvin Moore, Pastor of Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church, will be officiating the funeral service.
Mr. Miles leaves to cherish his memories: his son, Christopher (Elizabeth) Miles of Flower Mound, TX; one daughter, Marilyn Boutte of Lafayette, LA; daughter-in-law, Vanessa Miles of Opelousas, LA; six grandchildren, John Al Miles, Jr., Luther Boutte (Kayla), Chris Miles, Jr. (Tamera), Brittney Miles, Dylan Miles and Taylor Miles; two great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by: his wife, Geraldine Dominick Miles; his parents, Emma Leday Miles, John Quincy Miles, Sr. and Clementine Thomas Miles; one son, John Al Miles, Sr.; two infant daughters, Karen and Sharon Miles; one son-in-law, Nathan Boutte, Sr.; and ten siblings.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Little Zion Baptist Church.
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Heritage Manor Nursing Home of Opelousas.
Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.
The Peace Lily was sent for Albert Miles - October 08, 2024
Emerald Garden Basket was sent for Albert Miles - October 08, 2024
May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time. Sheriff Bobby J Guidroz
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. God is with you. Doreen Richard
Most Gracious Heavenly Father we thank you for the blessing of Uncle Albert Miles. He blessed our wedding day when he had sung the song "It's Your Time". Rose and I shared a beautiful relationship with him that was full of love, joy, honor, and being the recipients of his very unique wisdom. Amen! Sincerely, Keith and Rose Hogan
Please accept my sincere condolences. Charles Jagneaux
Your job is done Uncle Albert, now take your rest! Until we meet again!
Alonzetta Gabriel ( granddaughter of your sister Selena. Daughter of Wilton Thomas Jr.)
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