Miles Miller III

Miles Miller III, a resident of Dothan, died Tuesday, June 12, 2008, at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center after an extended illness. He was 48.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at 11 a.m. from the Cherry Street Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Ulysses Kincey Jr., pastor, presiding and the Rev. Joyce Whiting officiating. Interment will follow in the Gates Of Heaven Cemetery with Varner Memorial Funeral Home directing.

"Servant of God, well done, Rest from thy loved employ; The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy Master's Joy."

Miles Miller III was born July 5, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pa. He departed this life shortly after sunrise June 12, 2008, in Dothan.

Miles received his early education in the public schools of Philadelphia and graduated from John Bertram High School in 1977. He furthered his education at Temple University and Pierce Business School in Philadelphia, Pa., where he received an associates degree in accounting. Miles began his professional career by joining the United States Air Force, where he served from 1983-1989. Much of his life's work was in the helping field with troubled youths and adults. He was last employed by DSI Security Company.

Miles publicly confessed Jesus Christ as Lord and savior and was received into full membership at the Christian Stronghold Church of Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 16, 1967, Willie Richardson, pastor. Miles grew up in the knowledge of a sovereign God. He was active in all phases of worship in his home church. Christian Stronghold remained his home church throughout his stay in Dothan. Miles would often recite his favorite scripture, James 1:22, "Be ye doers of the word, not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." This was Miles' creed. As a father, Miles' biggest joy was going to the various ponds to watch the ducks and other water fowl with Miles IV. His biggest challenge was learning to correctly identify the different species under the tutelage of Miles IV. Miles was a good man. He loved his son immensely.

Miles was preceded in death by his father, Miles Miller Jr.; and his brother, Perry Miller.

Miles is survived by a devoted family and many friends.

His memory will be cherished by Theolyn L. Whiting Miller; his son, Miles Miller IV; his loving mother, Dorothy Miller of Philadelphia, Pa.; two brothers, Robert Miller (Bernadette), Matthew Miller (Veronica); one sister, Sharlyn (Sugar) Miller, Philadelphia, Pa.; three brothers-in-law, Albert Whiting, Dothan, William Ward Greenfield, Little Rock, Ark., Karl Whiting (Notalsia), Mobile; four sisters-in-law, Mae Helaine Shorter (Bill), Elizabeth Whiting, Sherryl Whiting and Tara Simmons, Dothan; a mother-in-law, Mae Rivers Greenfield; a father-in-law, Theodore Whiting (Joyce), Dothan; special friends, Harold Jones, the Rev. Willie Duncan, Darrell Barkley and Zachary Harris; his God-appointed family, Mrs. Ella Morris and Cookie Morris; and a host of relatives and friends.

Varner Funeral Home, (334) 671-1455, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.