Deacon Charlie Miles

MILES, Deacon Charlie - Age 81, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10:00 AM Monday, April 10, 2017 at Canaan Baptist Church, 910 E. Gillespie Street, with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM Pastor Charles E. Roots officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Monday. Mr. Miles will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday. Deacon Charlie Miles departed from this life on April 4, 2017 at Hurley Medical Center. THE BEGINNING Charlie Miles entered this world February 16, 1936, in Gordonville, Alabama, the fourth child of Frank Sr. and Grace Miles. Charlie was reared in a Christ centered home. He accepted Christ and became a member of Old Bougahoma Baptist Church as a child. Charlie graduated from Central High School in Gordonville, Alabama in 1955. He was an excellent athlete and an avid fan of sports. He excelled at baseball and basketball and still holds the record for “Most Free Throws Made” at Central High School. He was such an outstanding baseball player he was invited to try out for a Major League Baseball team! He was also passionate and very competitive when it came to Bid Whist, Spades, Dominoes and of course Checkers. THE MAKING OF A MAN He relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1955 and began employment at Olin Matherson. In 1962, he relocated to Flint where he played Flint City League Baseball (Local #659) for a number of years and was named Outfielder of the Year. He was employed by General Motors for 43 years; working for Fisher Body for 22 years and finishing his career at Buick retiring in 2006. A MAN OF GOD Charlie loved the Lord and enjoyed reading and studying THE WORD. He united with Canaan Baptist Church and has been a member for 55 years. During this time, he served as a member of the following ministries: Usher Board, Youth Department, Male Chorus, Old Gospel Choir, Sunday School Teacher, Bible Study student and as the Sunday School Superintendent for over 20 years. He was still serving as the Chairman of the Deacon Board at the time of his death. Heeding the voice of God, he began the Soul Winning Ministry and the New Members Class at Canaan. FAMILY MAN In 1963, he wed the love of his life, Regina Redmond. Charlie was the proud father of eight daughters, “Charlie’s Angels”, Monica Miles-Lacy of Montgomery, AL, Gwendolyn (Charles Jr) Cormier of Saginaw, MI, Lisa Mitchner, Candace (David) Burton of Flint, Myra (Anthony) Wilburn of Dayton, OH, Crystal Alexander of LaGrange, GA, Tracey (Tracy) Gordon of Flint; grandfather to 16 amazing grandchildren including special granddaughter, Katrina “Trini” Miles; and 3 precious great-grandchildren. He will also be sorely missed by two brothers, Charles (Nellie) Miles and Percy Coleman, all of Montgomery AL; 4 sisters-in-law, Louisa Miles of Hayneville, AL, Celeste Redmond, Myrtel Brown, and Angela Redmond; 3 brothers-in-law, Jake Mills, Steven Redmond, all of Flint and Gregory (Sonjia) Redmond of Oakland, CA; son-in-law, Anthony “Scotty” Alexander; special friends, Eddie Arnold, John Wickware, Dave Henderson, Waldell Fletcher; a host of nieces, nephews, cousin and friends. Charlie was preceded in death by his baby daughter, Victoria Miles; parents, Frank Sr. and Grace Miles; sister, Odessa Surles; 3 brothers, Reverend Frank Miles Jr., Willie Miles and James Miles; son-in-law, Gary Lacy; 2 sisters-in-law, Carrie Key and Annie Pearl Miles. GOLDEN YEARS He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and hosting his annual Memorial Day Extravaganzas. He looked forward to his regular outings to Hasselbring Senior Citizen Center. A devoted husband, he diligently cared for his wife until his departure from this life. A special thanks to Jimmy Britt who diligently performed CPR until paramedics arrived, The Hasselbring Community Center, Hurley Medical Center CCU staff, Nurse Shannon and Nurse Darlene. SWEET REST MAN OF GOD

Deacon Charlie Miles

February 17, 1936 - April 4, 2017