Floyd Miles Jr
Aug 23, 1926 - Sep 13, 2024
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Floyd was born August 23, 1926, in Conehatta, MS, to Floyd, Sr. and Lessie Lenora (Bryant) Miles. Floyd
attended school in Decatur, MS completing the 6th Grade. His mother,
Lessie, died when he was nine years old. After a couple of years passed
by, his father married Alma Miles.
Floyd's hard work ethic started at a very young age. He successfully
passed the G.E.D. test in 1971. He enlisted in the United States Navy on
August 6, 1943, in Jackson, MS. He was a World War II Veteran earning
the American Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with 3 stars and a Victory
Ribbon. He was a very patriotic man who was proud of his years of
service aboard the USS Schroeder DD-501, a Fletcher Class Destroyer
Ship.
On April 29, 1963, he was united in marriage with Joan Shaffer. She was
the love of his life and soulmate. They celebrated more than 61 years
together.
Floyd was known as a "transmission expert" and equally good at any job
requiring an experienced mechanic. He was recognized as the man of the
month for Dumas Milner Chevrolet's Service Department in Fort Worth, TX
several times. He was a quiet, serious worker who was always dependable.
When he retired, he worked as a mechanic in the motor pool for the Ft.
Worth Supply Depot at the General Service Administration Federal Center.
He also worked for a few privately owned mechanic shops over the years.
If it could be fixed, Floyd could fix it! He enjoyed playing his guitar,
singing, playing his keyboard and switching the beats, gardening, and
watching westerns. Floyd could be heard singing in the doctors' offices
while waiting to be seen. He was a member of the All Faith Christian
Church in Marietta, where he sang and played his guitar. Floyd was a
member of the VFW in Gainesville, TX and a member of the Burch Brothers
American Legion Post 136 in Marietta.
Floyd was preceded in death by a son, Floyd "Vincent" Miles; four
brothers, Owen Miles, Allen Miles, Curtis Miles, and Lester Miles;
sister, Mable Warren; stepmother, Alma Miles; and nephews, Duane
Carlisle and Chris Bond.
Those left to cherish Floyd's memory are his wife, Joan Miles; son, Mike
Miles and wife Kathy; sister, Nell Lancaster; special nieces, Bridget
Bond, Kasey Smalling, and Kayla Wyrick; special nephews, Claude Cain and
Gary Shaffer; several other nieces and nephews; his "two angels", Tina
Renick and Miranda Fincher aka "Mutt & Jeff"; special barber, Carolyn
Lopez; special nurse, Becca Thompson; and very special friends, Billy
and Jeanne McKinney and their daughters, Mindi Warren and Michelle
Barker.
Funeral services, with military honors, for Floyd Miles, Jr., 98, of
Marietta will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at
the All Faith Christian Church, with Rev. Jerry Turner and Bro. Matt
Tunnell officiating.
Interment will follow at the Shaffer Family Cemetery in Thackerville, OK.
Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00
P.M. on Monday at the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home & Cremation Services
in Marietta.
Casket bearers are Winston Warthen, Ray Elliott, Robert Carlile, Bull
Shurbet, Matt Tunnell, and Brandon Carlisle. Honorary casket bearers are
Woody Alexander, and the members of the Burch Brothers American Legion
Post 136 and the members of the All Faith Christian Church.
Funeral Service
All Faith Christian Church
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
10:00 A.M.
961 North Highway 77
Marietta, OK 73448
Interment
Shaffer Family Cemetery (New Hope Cemetery)
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Highway 77
Thackerville, OK 73459
Two miles north of Thackerville on Highway 77 near the S curve. Beside
the old church.