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Obituary For Glenn Miles
Celebrating the Life of Glenn Lamar Miles
September 23, 1954 to April 3, 2025
Glenn Miles passed away at age 70, leaving behind a garden full of red amaryllis, purple hearts, and memories that we will always cherish. He was born in Tifton, Georgia on September 23, 1954 to Shelton Lewis Miles and Annie Lee Parker. He was a musician at heart who could sing, play trumpet, and learn to play any song “by ear” on the piano. That natural rhythm always showed up -- whether he was playing with his band, The Soulful Temps, accompanying the choir at Christ’s Church or Springfield Baptist, or at home in the kitchen singing that soulful Sam Cooke song, “Change is Gonna Come” –coffee cup in hand.
From the time Glenn joined the Army at the age of 17, he was a master at the art of reinvention. After receiving the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal, he left the Army, graduated college, became an accountant, a notary, and an entrepreneur. Each spring, Miles Business Solutions helped clients, friends, and family file their income tax returns. He owned a pool hall on Tifton’s south side; and was the only source of “jimbos” and sodas for the kids living near Washington Street. He has lived in Fort Jackson South Carolina, Germany, and spent many years raising a family in the metro Atlanta area.
Glenn had charisma. He was authentic and effortlessly funny. He had a talent for turning any situation into a reason to smile and could make light of the heaviest of topics in conversation. His final years were spent at his childhood home in Tifton, where he grew flowers, fruits and all types of vegetables. He showed us how a simple life can be a great life; and how all roads lead to home.
Glenn is survived by his former wife and good friend, Diana Miles; children, Angineeki Shatobi Jones (Charley) Janessia Horton (Greg), Melodie Monique Hall (George), Glenn Lamar Miles II (Ashley), Marcus Gunn, and Dylan Shelton Miles; grandchildren, Gwendolyn Reese Jones, Zachary Alexander Jones, George Alfred Hall Jr., Londyn McKenley Horton, Brooklyn Paige Horton, Emma Dianne Hall; and siblings, Jacqueline Parker, Felecia Miles Raushan, Derrell Miles, and Antron Miles as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A celebration of life will be held on April 19, 2025, at 11:00 am at Christ’s Church at 715 Brighton Road, in Tifton, Georgia. Come as you are. Bring a story, some vegetables or flower seeds, or a plant cutting to swap with others who knew and loved Glenn. Flowers may be sent to Southview Mortuary 2731 U.S. 41 S, Tifton, GA 31794.
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Beverly Collins Nicholas sent Living Spirit Dishgarden for Glenn Miles - April 18, 2025
Glenn was a good friend to my family. He attended Tift Schools with my Brothers. He was a loving person. We will always love and miss him. Gone but never forgotten. The Collins Family.
Deepest sympathies & prayers to the family.We will always cherish the good memories of Glenn.He will always be in our hearts.Chambers Goosby Johnson Family.
So sorry your family's loss, sending heartfelt condolences and prayers for your comfort and strength during this difficult hour. The Smith Family
From playing little league baseball at Litman's gymnasium with Glenn in the 60s, to marching in the Wilson Elementary & High School band, to conversing with Glenn at a University in Atlanta during the 80s, to worshiping with him at a church, let the record show that Glenn Lamar Miles was always conscientious, respectful, kind, and considerate of others. Rest in peace my friend.
Sending you much Love and Strength during this Challenging Time. With Love, Felton and Celeste Jackson & Family
Glenn and I played trumpet in the last marching band in the history of black high school in Tift County Georgia. Glenn was the most talented young man that I ever knew. But not only was he very talented but he was quick to freely share his talent with anyone. His presence was made such a huge impact on my life. I truly loved 🥰 Glenn Miles.
Glen was a remarkable man who touched the lives of so many people. His kindness, wisdom, and unweaving support will forever be remembered. I pray you find comfort in the cherished memories and the love Glen shared with each of you.
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Miles families.Glenn was a friendly, well loved person. He always had an infectious smile and greeting. He was an advide musician. He looked after us during tax season. He will be missed. Our Prayers are with you all and for you all for Peace, Comfort, and Strength during this time and afterwards. The Poole, Cobb, Cromer, Harris, Scott-Hester, Scott, Pridgon, Cooper, Banks, Bonds, Hunter, Francis, Jackson, and Delbra Engram families.
We send our heart felt condolences to the family of Glenn Miles. He was special. He was once my closest friend. We had many experiences and many memories during our younger years that I will never forget. We send our love and our sincere prayers to the family and friends.
My condolences to the Miles family and friends
Our heartfelt condolences, prayers and love are extended to the Family of Mr. Glenn Lamar Miles I. "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4 KJV Ernest and Brenda Pridgon Bell & Family
The Tift County High School Class of 1979 extends our heartfelt condolences to our classmate,Derrell, and his Family. Our prayers for comfort and peace are with you.💜🙏🏽✝️
From the Horn Family we love you and Rhock is waiting on you . One sound one band. We going to miss you and your love from everyone 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
My condolences to the family. I'll always remember Glenn as one of my smartest and kindest classmates. RIH Glenn.
Please accept my condolences from the Troutt Family.
My condolences to the family . I will continue pray for you all. So sorry for your loss .
Lifting you and your family up in prayer during this most difficult time.
Rest in peace, my dear brother-in-law. Your kind and gentle spirit will forever be remembered. 💖
Sending prayers and our deepest and sincerest condolences during this difficult journey. The Taylor's
Condolences from James Ave. My grandchildren miss going to Mr. Glenn for Jimbos. My prayers are with you all.
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