John A. Miles, Jr. 87, loving husband, Dad, brother and friend passed away at his home in Hernando, MS on May 17, with his loving dog (Dizzy) by his side. He was in the coast guard for 3 years and his passion was to drive a big truck and that he did. He drove a truck for over 50 years until he lost his leg at the age of 81. He loved being a truck driver, farming, cutting grass, watching/attending rodeos, riding his 4 Wheeler with his dog and spending time with his family. John was a honest hard working man who loved to work.
He will be greatly missed by his dog, Dizzy and his 4 children;
Debbie Mason (Terry) Eudora, MS
Cindy Anderson (Ron) Potts Camp, MS
John Miles (Woodie) Byhalia, MS
Christine Ball (Mike) Southaven, MS
6 grandchildren; Mikey Dyer, Randy Dyer, Andrea Bridges, Amanda Pipkin, Heather Gammel and Joseph Ball
10 great-grandchildren;
Kayla Dyer, Will Dyer, Layla Dyer, Waylon Dyer, Mason Dyer, Caden Bridges, Caitlyn Bridges, Colten Holmes, Logan Holmes, and Rylynn Sanders.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife for 63 years and his brother, Edward Miles.
The family will be receiving friends Saturday, June 10th, from 12-2 pm with a memorial service to follow at 2pm. Interment to follow at West Tennessee Veterans cemetery at a later date.
Hernando Funeral Home
www.hernandofuneralhome.com
662-429-5260