Celess Myles

With the creator's name Allah, The Merciful Benefactor, The Merciful Redeemer and we witness that Muhammad to whom the Qur'an was revealed is the seal of the prophets. As Salaamu Alaikum, we thank Allah for the good efforts of Bahar/Celess. What follows is a short review of his life, may Allah forgive him his sins and grant him paradise. Bahar was a self made man that made tremendous sacrifices based on his love of Allah, and his devotion to the religion of Al-Islam and his family. Bahar was the second son born to Ella and Henry Myles on September 4,1921 in Fairfield County, South Carolina. At an early age the family moved to Baltimore Md where he attended Dunbar Senior High school. In 1942 he entered the United States Army,100 Redhead Unit until discharged in 1945. While serving in the Military he traveled extensively throughout Europe and North Africa. He would always mention that it was while in Africa that he first heard of the idea of a Muslim, Islam, Muhammad, and the call to prayer five times a day (the adhan). Upon his return he met and married Lillian Brown (deceased) the love of his life. He began his work life at Bethlehem Steel Company, Sparrow Point, MD for 38 years. He set out on a patch searching to navigate his family to a more scriptural, religious life. Seeking any hidden potential for his family. This was done with great poise, dignity and vision. By God's good grace Al-Islam became the tool necessary to achieve this goal. Both he and his wife heard the whispering words of Hon. Elijah Muhammad, Nation of Islam, with the resounding message of “ do for self”. In 1975 their faith became even stronger under Elijah's son, Imam W. Deen Muhammad who taught mainstream Islam comprising knowledge of the Qur'an and the life teachings of Prophet Muhammad (prayers and peace be upon him). He is survived by two sons Recco El-Amin and John Savage, two daughters Celestine McCoy and Tynette Myles, sister Pauline Stinnette, two sisters-in-law Beatrice Myles and Aunnette Savage, sixteen grandchildren, twenty- five great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. His wife Lillian, three sons Akbar, Lester, and Tyran, sister Nell Myles, and brothers Odell Myles and Louis Myles precede him in death.

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Celess Myles

September 4, 1921 - January 24, 2015