Melvin Lee Miles

MELVIN LEE MILES was born on September 24, 1927 in Suffolk, Virginia. He was the eldest child of four children, born to the late Woodie and Estelle Miles. He departed this life on April 12, 2016 after a short illness. His family moved from Virginia to the Dundalk area of Baltimore at an early age. He received his education from “The Old Turner Station School”. He received his Bricklaying Diploma and also completed Automotive Mechanic Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. Melvin served his country faithfully in the US Occupational Army Of Japan. He received several outstanding citations and awards. In 1947, he received an honorable discharge. In 1947 Melvin married the late Rosie Lee Jearmon, their union lasted 52 years. From this union they were blessed with two sons. He moved his family from Turners Station to Ellwood Avenue in East Baltimore in 1957. Melvin was employed at the Bethlehem Steel Corp. of Baltimore for 41 years. He had an excellent work ethic and believed in always being on time for everything. He and his wife's work in the community was outstanding. He received numerous awards and citations from the Berea community and Eastside Neighborhood Association. The Miles family was well known to many City Council members because of their service to the community. His commitment to others, generosity and compassion was exceptional. He loved listening to the gospel quartets and watching ball games. You would often find him at home with his grandson Nicholas M. eating corned beef sandwiches and cheering for the Orioles and Ravens. He was known to always have lots of fresh vegetables in his freezer and would offer you some to take home. Melvin loved God and accepted Jesus as his savior at an early age. He attended Shiloh Baptist Church in Turners Station for many years before becoming a faithful member of Zion Baptist Church of Christ. Melvin joined Zion under the leadership of the late Rev, Stephen L. Thomas Sr. where he remained until God called him home. His wife, Rosie Lee Miles; son, Marvin Miles Sr.; brothers, John Miles, Clyde Miles, and sister, Bernice Felder preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish fond memories: his children, Joyce McRay, Dr. Wilbert Miles, Melverna ( Calvin) and Lisa Hawkes; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Miles, sister-in-law, Mary Miles; five grandchildren, Marvin Miles Jr. (Keara), Nicholas Miles, Latasa Owens, Nicholas Owens and Nyara Minor; special and devoted friend, Ms. Josephine Fleming; a host of nieces and nephews to whom he will always be known as “Uncle Mel” and many devoted friends. We will all miss but are grateful to God for his life with us.

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Melvin Lee Miles

September 24, 1927 - April 12, 2016