William Frank Miles

July 13, 1925 - February 4, 2019

William "Frank" Miles of Loganville, Georgia, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, February 4, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Allafair "Fair" Huff Miles; one daughter: Rebecca "Becky" Shoup (Greg); four grandchildren: William Miles (Bobby), Samantha Barr, Leah Shoup (Cristobal), and Zach Shoup; daughter in law: Jo Anne Miles; and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, William F. "Bill" Miles, Jr, and two brothers, Jeff and Joe Miles. Mr. Miles was born on July 13, 1925 in Harlem, Ga to Jasper J. Miles and Lavinia Milford Miles. He was the youngest of three sons and all worked on the family farm. He graduated from Harlem High School and Augusta Technical College. He served in the Air Force and Merchant Marines. He was retired from Georgia Natural Gas Company where he worked for 37 years and was shop foreman. In 1947, Mr. Miles purchased a hot dog from a young woman raising money for her Senior class trip and asked her for a date. After taking his dangerous motorcycle home and returning with his impressive 1942 Black Ford with red seat covers, Frank and Fair began dating and were married on July 2, 1949. They were married for almost 70 years. Mr. Miles served as deacon at Hillcrest Baptist Church and later at Harlem Baptist Church and was Sunday School secretary for many years. He was a member of Harlem Lions Club, Golden Agers, Brotherhood, Blue Flames Club, and VSP Senior Club. Mr. Miles was an avid fisherman and loved wood working. Many hours were spent in his shop building or repairing some project. He and Fair enjoyed touring the country on bus trips in their retirement. He loved newspaper comic strips, jumble, Reader's Digest, and Wheel of Fortune. He looked forward to visits from his granddogs which always brought a smile to his face. After his granddaughter, Leah, called him "Poopsie", he embraced the nickname and answered to for the rest of his life. Mr. Miles was always ready to share a joke or funny story and was usually the first to laugh at it! Graveside services will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, February 7, 2019 in the Harlem Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Wade Soebee officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday at 11:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Harlem Baptist Church, PO Box 790, Harlem, GA 30814. Please visit www.starling-evans.com to sign online guestbook. STARLING-EVANS FUNERAL HOME, HARLEM, GA. 706-556-6524