A. Darrell Miles
September 21, 1924 ~ October 7, 2006
Resided in:
Mills River, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
A. Darrell Miles, 82, of Mills River, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2006, after a six month illness.
Mr. Miles was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Lillie Worley Miles of West Asheville, and a son, Alan J. Miles of Raleigh. He was a 1941 graduate of Lee Edwards High School and graduated from Asheville-Biltmore College in 1943, before entering the armed services. He was a 1948 graduate of The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where he majored in chemistry and minored in mathematics.
He served his country in China and India during WW II and retired in 1984 from the US Army Reserves with the rank of Major. He retired from American Enka in 1979 with 30 years of service. He then became vice-president and general manager of American Circuit Breaker Corporation and then vice-president of Challenger Circuit Breaker, from which he retired in 1988. He was a member of Mills River United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife, Hattie C. Miles of the home and two daughters, Janice M. Arden of Etowah and Carol M. Davis of Fletcher, and a grandson, Brian W. Arden of Etowah.
The funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Jock Ollis and Paul Thompson officiating. Members of the Enka High School JROTC will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be at Green Hills Cemetery.
His family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mills River Fire and Rescue, 121 School House Road, Horse Shoe, NC 28742-9742.
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Hattie and family,
Our hearts go out to you and your family during this time of grief. Darrell was one of mother’s last living direct relatives and he was loved and respected by those who knew him. Please know that Darrell has gone to a better place.
Curtis & Marjorie Sluder and family
Dear Carol, Hattie, and family,
My heart goes out to you for the loss of your father and husband.
Darrell was in all repects a true gentalman and was very kind and warm to me any time that I saw him. He will surely be missed by all his friends. I know how devoted and loving he was to his family. May God bless you and ease your pain during the coming days.
Love,
Toni Stewart
Dear Aunt Hattie, Words fail me as I try to convey my sadness that Darrell is no longer with us. I will miss him. I will miss his funny stories. One could always expect a good laugh when Darrell was nearby. He tried so hard to overcome each health issue; I admire his tenacity. Please know that I mourn with you. I hope to see you soon. Big, BIG HUGS!
Hattie & Carol
You both have my thoughts and prayers in your time of loss. I have grown to love the family and I too grew to love and appreciate Hattie & Darrell he will truely be missed by all that knew him.
Marie Stanberry &
Melinda Austin
Our deepest sympathy on this loss of a childhood friend. Many a day of play and laughter with Darrell, who lived between Majestic Avenue and Dorchester Avenue in West Asheville (once so incorporated). Though Darrell was somewhat older, I spent several afternoons with him discussing childhood dreams and/or building model airplanes. Always thought the world of him for taking that little time with a ‘youngster’. Yes, I delivered groceries to them also. May God love and protect him and his family forever.
Henry P. May (one of the May’s Market gang).
Hattie & Family:
I am so sorry to hear of A.D’s death-just wanted you all to know that I am thinking of you and that you all are in my prayers.
Patsy Mann
Janice, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I didn’t know your Dad, but knowing you, he must have been a wonderful and thoughtful gentleman. I know he was proud of you for carrying on his love for science. Hugs, Jane Anne
cherish the memories of what a good life you and AD shared, and what a truely good man he was. We loved him dearly for the man he was, and for how good he was to you and Carol Ann. Our love and prayers,
Sybil and Raymond
I am so sorry we can’t be there with you and Carol. AD was an amazing man, with integrity and absolute dedication to his family. I know you will miss him, but today his heart is healed,his bones are strong again and he lives anew in the care of our Lord. Find comfort is His love and know you will be together again.
Our love and prayers,
Vicki, David & Katie
Dear Janice, Darrell was one of my favorite uncles-so generous and caring. I have lots of happy memories of him from my younger years. Bless you all in this sorrowful time. Love, Carolyn
Hatti and Carol,
I was so, so sorry to hear about Darrel. I know what a huge loss it is for both of you. I regret that we did not make it over with Maggie as well, but hope to soon.
Please accept my deepest condolances for your loss and know that I have you in my prayers and thoughts.
Love, Julie-girl, Spencer and Maggie
Mrs.Arden-
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God give you peace and strength.
Dear Mrs. Miles & Carol,
We are very sorry for your loss. We are praying for you. May the Lord give you peace and comfort during the days ahead.
Hattie, Carol, Janice & Family,
I can’t be there today, but my thoughts and prayers are with you . I loved Darrell’s kindness, his sense of humor, his devotion to his family, and his knowledge of ‘Pinochle’ when he was my partner. Love, Carolyn
Laura and I are so sorry for your family’s loss, and are praying for God to be a comforting presence in your lives during this difficult time.
Dear Hattie and Carol,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. We will all remember what a wonderful man ‘Uncle Darrell’ was and the joy he brought to all of us. He will truly be missed. Sorry that we could not be at the services but we will see you soon.
Much love,
Claude, Anita, Rob, Jennifer, Parker and Braeden