Obituary: James Steven ‘Steve’ Miles Sr., 61, Loretto

James Steven “Steve” Miles Sr., 61, of Loretto, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.

JAMES STEVEN “STEVE” MILES

He was born Feb. 28, 1957, in Marion County. He was a loving father and husband, a caring son, an avid farmer, a dedicated employee of General Electric, an active member of the Loretto Sportsman’s club, and a morning fixture of the “Bucket Club”.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Wayne Miles.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years to Susan Higdon Miles; two sons, Thomas “Ted” (Patricia Ortigoza) of Baltimore, Md., and James Steven Miles Jr. of Loretto; his parents, R. V. and Betty Spalding Miles of Loretto; six sisters, Diane Hagan (Larry) and Gail Medley (Doug), both of Loretto, Kathy Greenwell of Bardstown, Linda Smith (Leo) of Raywick, Sandy Sharp (Todd) of Fort Myers, Fla., and Mary Kay Anderson (Troy) of Louisville; one brother, Keith Miles (Karen) of Lone Grove, Okla.

The funeral is 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at 2018 at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6785 Highway 52, Loretto with Deacon Donnie Coulter officiating. Cremation was chosen.

Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at the Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 p.m..

The Mattingly Funeral Home in Loretto is in charge of arrangements.

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