Birth date: Aug 9, 1938 Death date: Feb 10, 2020
Richard Odell Miles, age 81, of Centerville, TN, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Christine Miles; one son, Richard Miles; one daughter, Anita Miles; numerous brothers a Read Obituary
I still love & miss you. Brenda
Although we may not have been able to spend a lot of time around each other you make a great impact on my life and i'm sure this was the case for anyone who was around you even for the least of time. You were a part of my life for as long as i can remember and taught me several lessons and some i still carry with me. I always enjoyed being around you and Brenda and there was never a dull moment. You will be greatly missed and your laughter will carry on for ages.
David Brown
Well here I am at the time hubby, dad, Poppa & just as a man spoke of many times. I really never thought I would deal with bc he was the strongest will man on earth & beat death over & over. He did it his way but thought I had many great ideas he live by . It made him a better man bc I had no problem pointing out his faults & he mine the worst we corrected. God gave us 57 yrs together ( we laugh about this often bc we gave it 6 months ) I have no idea why bc I stand 29 yr old & was the sweetest human on earth. ( LOLLLLLLLL ) Anyway 57 yrs a huge chunk of my heart & live just left me , but no doubt he will watch over me & our great family forever. We helped everyone that needed it .If a child needed a home we raised or help raise several & would do the same again. Our 8 yr old jumped up every time he heard a sound asking are you ok poppa. He lived,he loved, he care , he left but he is still here in many many hearts. BTW..... All the wild & good stories you read are the TRUTH. Go rest high on that mountain your work for us is done. I wait the day you come to get me. I felt the presents of Anita when she came for you . I know you're glad to see your mom for the first time since you were 7 yr old. ( BTW.... that,s the reas
on you were so spoiled .You never having a mom & dad bothered me so much I forgave more than normal & you got by with murder. But I forgive you & love you much.
I have 35 years of memories I could sit here and write about for hours. You were such a kind, loving, often outspoken, but compassionate man. You were always so hard working and took care of so many people, even if you had to go without. I remember riding to work with you and Nanna in Ol' Hannah. I'd sit right up in the middle and off we went. I did no wrong in your eyes and you did no wrong in mine. No matter who I terrorized, cussed, or even if I got drywall mud all over me and the entire house y'all were finishing, you took up for me and made sure I didn't get in trouble. I always thought you were so cool and kind of a bad a$$ because of all of the stories you used to tell me about the crazy stuff you got into. And I ABSOLUTELY LOVED when you would sing "Blue Suede Shoes" and the gospel songs that came on Gaither Homecoming on TV, that you, Nanna and me watched all of the time. Gosh! There are so many more memories that keep popping up that I haven't thought about in years. I will cherish each and every one of them forever! I'm glad that you're not in pain anymore, Poppa. I know you were so tired of fighting and so ready to just rest. And now you can rest easy with our Maker. I know you're celebrating with your Momma, Uncle Ed, Anita and all of your friends and family that went before you. I just hope you know how much you meant to me. I thought you hung the moon, Poppa! I love you, forever and always!
He was good to everyone he and aunt brenda open there heart and house to anyone that needed a place to stay or just help with anything. 50 years ago last Christmas I was 7 years old and wanted a bb gun and he gave me a 20 gauge shotgun and I still have it to this day I remember many days as a child and a adult hunting with it. I will miss you pap and will always remember how you would whistle and sing on the job ( in the twilight glow I see you blue eyes crying in the rain) you will be missed by me I glad I got to see you one last time lastweek. Fly with the angels and whistle your way home
My prayers are with you Aunt Brenda, Gwen, Edie, and Bubba, and all the grand children.. I sure miss you all wish I would came to visit you all. I sure did love Uncle Odell. He will be missed my so many people... I know Daddy and Grand-Pa are excited to be with him again they sure have alot of catching up to do bragging on their grand-kids. They all 3 sure was proud of them all. I love you all and I miss you all too. RIP Uncle Odell I love You always... Missy Miles Brown.
