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Obituary For "Sergeant First Class (USA Ret) - Deacon Joe Louis Miles” (85)
It is with a heavy heart that the staff of Harrington Funeral Home, Inc. make public on behalf of the Miles family.
"Sergeant First Class (USA Ret) - Deacon Joe Louis Miles" (85) of Valdosta GA., fought a good fight, he's finished his course, he kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for for him a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, has given him during the night of Friday, December 3, 2021 in the privacy of his home.
"Sergeant First Class (USA Ret) - Deacon Joe Louis Miles" was a true warrior, family man, and servant of the Lord. Deacon Miles, placed his hands in the masters hand, and he's now resting from the troubles of this world. He was born on June 19, 1936 in Furman, North Carolina and was educated in the Cook County Training School District.
"Sergeant First Class (USA Ret) - Deacon Joe Louis Miles" was inducted in the US Army in October of 1959. He served honorably for twenty years, with the 82nd ABN Division in Fort Braggs, NC. He served in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star with V. Device and the Army Commendation Medal with V. Device for Heroism in connection with Combat Operation in Vietnam. Joe retired from active duty on December 1, 1979. He then worked for the United Parcel Service for twenty years.
Joe accepted Christ in 1980 at Greater Pleasant Temple Missionary Baptist Church, where he served faithfully. On January 17, 2021, Joe was ordained and became Deacon Joe L. Miles under the leadership of Rev. Bernard L. Robinson Sr.
The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.”
"Sergeant First Class (USA Ret) - Deacon Joe Louis Miles", a true solder will receive his final salute and will be laid to rest on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 1300 hours from the Greater Pleasant Temple Missionary Baptist Church - 309 Cherry Street, Valdosta Georgia. Pastor, Rev. Bernard L. Robinson Sr. will officiate. Full Military honors and rite will follow in the Riverview Memorial Gardens, North Valdosta Road.
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Sending prayers and love to the family!! Raymond & Sonja Inman
Our deepest sympathy to Mabel and our cousins Jackie,Joseph and Angela Miles. We pray for comfort and strength during this difficult time. There's so many great memories we have of Joe Louis. He was a great man and an amazing father with a kind spirit and heart. He's never been anything other than our uncle and that's the way it's always been. He'll forever be in our hearts and will be greatly missed.
Sending Our Love
Linda,Sande,Kookie and Jessica Inman.Dominic and Jordan
Granddaddy, you will be truly truly missed. Thanks for all the amazing memories & love. Love always Toni
With our deepest sympathy, The One Saddle club family share in the loss of our dear friend and cowboy Mr. Joe Miles . He was a devoted member until his illness , but his love for the club and his cowboy friends remained in his heart . We will miss our friend .
Sincerely, Andrew Miller & One Saddle club
Though I never met Sergeant Deacon Miles directly. Over 30 years ago in Germany I met his son Joe. Through his son I witnessed a legacy of service, strength, integrity, caring, and unyielding determination. This could only be possible with the superb influence of a loving father and role model. Well done good and faithful servant. Danny Foster-San Antonio, TX
Yo the family...Daddy Miles was a caring and kind hearted man. He will always be missed. "I remember that moment when I met your father at first time. He welcomed me in a very good and friendly way." You father was one of the wonderful and nicest person whose good deeds will always be remembered. I know this is the time of sadness, let the memories of your wonderful father bring you a comfort. He was a very special man. Love Jeff & Amy Thompson
Mr. Joe was a wonderful man and the best of the best when it came to neighbors. He will be missed tremendously. Our hearts and prayers are with Mrs. Mable and the rest of the family of Mr. Joe. Ben & Rhonda Smith
I offer words of comfort for the miles family. You are in my prayer's.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
