Anthony Miles Sr

Words of the Deceased Celebrating the Life of...Every now and then, when I catch a glimpse of you out of the corner of my eye, I have to stop what I’m doing and be thankful.... for your beauty, for your grace, for the time I get to spend with you. Because when I look at you, I look at love and all of the wonderful things that are possible. ~ Love you, Anthony Anthony,We’ve shared over 40 years together and I have a life time of memories that will be with me for therest of my life. You are everywhere, because your hands were in everything. Everywhere I turn I see you and most of all I carry you in my heart. I see you in all of our children. You will live forever, you were one of my greatest teachers, you taught me how to love and love never fails. ~ Love your wife, Rochelle Nothing is promised and that was made clear to me Saturday, October 21st . I want to live every Anthonyday to the fullest because that’s what Anthony always did. I will miss talks and life lessons. He was Miles Sr. an amazing brother and friend. Sunrise: September 23, 1963 - Sunset: October 21, 2017 ~ Brenda “ANNEY” Soar, for our father in heaven blessed me to see you take on you wings and join our loved ones as they warmly welcome you into heaven. SOAR, for you will always be missed, but with me (in my heart)???. I love you, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!! ~ From YOUR BABY SIS Juanita….. SOAR!!!! AcknowledgmentsOn behalf of the Miles family, we would like to say thank you for all of the love, encouraging words and for just giving us hugs and kisses. We are so grateful for the outpouring of love that has beenshown to us. We really appreciate you taking the time to be with us. Just know that Anthony Miles Sr. will live on in our hearts forever!! Johnson-Miller Funeral Chapel, P.C. S.S. Media 7 5853 W. Madison St. | Chicago IL. 606444000 St. Charles Road | Bellwood, Illinois 60104 | 708.544.4100 708.398.3232

Anthony Miles Sr.Reflections of a Beautiful Life This is so very hard to do, those special memories of you will always bring a smile, if only I could have you back for just a little while, then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do. You always meantThe life of Anthony Miles began on September 23, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the youngest of four siblings so much to me. I love you very much. You were there whenever I needed you and now my heart hurts be-born to Alvin and Estella Miles. They both preceded him in death as well as two other sisters from Alvin Miles. cause I wasn’t there for you. The fact that you are no longer here will always cause me pain but you willOn June 1, 1985, Anthony married his soul mate, best friend, lover and his overall EVERYTHING, Rochelle forever live in my heart baby brother. Until we meet again.Dortch. Their first date was at the young age of 13 years old, and Anthony knew he shared a love with Rochelle like In your words – What’s up sisno other. When you saw one you saw the other, they were inseparable. So many people admired his relationship ~ Love you, Ronniewith his wife and to this day they would say, I love the Miles’. This marriage brought three biological children, oneadopted daughter, one special daughter and four grandchildren who Anthony adored and made sure they wanted Thinking of Youfor nothing. He was the epitome of a true father and grandfather. Words can’t describe how this feels. My heart feels broken. You’re my heart, my twin and my protector.Anthony accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior at a young age and was united with Holy Trinity You are the true example of a father. You taught me so much throughout my life. Something we reallyMissionary Baptist Church in Chicago, IL under the leadership of Pastor Matthew Pettis Sr., Matthew Pettis Jr, enjoyed was putting things together. It was scary how many things we had in common. Through every-and Steve L. Pettis Sr. He later joined and continued serving the Lord at New Life Covenant Oakwood in Chicago, thing, you never gave up on me, you always gave me second chances and believed that I can do it. YouIL under the leadership of Pastor John F. Hannah. Anthony shared encouraging words and also shared in deeds. were always there and that meant the world to me. You told me that I’m your daughter and you willWhenever he gave to someone, he would always say, “Don’t tell anyone”. His church was without walls, like Jesus, never let me go, well you’re my father and I definitely will never let you go. You were truly an amazinghe was in the field ministering and helping people. He had a pure heart of Gold and it showed in so many ways. dad. You had the biggest heart and the best swag. Your legacy shall live on through us all. I want toAnthony received his education in Chicago, IL at Steinmetz College Prep High School and Austin Community continue to make you proud. I love you daddy.Academy High School. Anthony began his working career at a daycare where he clean the facility and later went ~ Love your baby girl, Angelato Walgreens Corporation. He worked for approximately 10 years with Stocker Hinge Company. Anthony andhis wife Rochelle opened up a home daycare in Bellwood, IL, Rochelle Little Angels Daycare and this was the My dad was my inspiration, he was more than a father. He was my friend and my hero.beginning of the businesses????. He later had a transportation business, AJ Miles Transportation Services. Later ~ Love you, Anthony Miles Jr. AJAnthony and his wife opened two other facilities for Rochelle Little Angels Daycare in Melrose Park, IL. For over20 years Anthony was very passionate about the daycare. Anthony always dreamed of opening his own restaurant Pops, you were more than a father-in-law to me, you were my dude. You taught me so much in a veryand he was now in the process of fulfilling that dream. AJ’s Southern Dining, which he planned to open in 2018 in short time. You would tell me, you remind you of yourself when I told you my dreams and how fast IMelrose Park, IL. wanted to conquer them. I still don’t think you’re gone, I hear you footsteps walking around the house, I hear your voice when the house is quiet Pops I miss our talks we would have at least twice a week, ourAnthony Miles Sr. was a man like no other. He enjoyed life to the fullest. He made sure everyone had a good time. sneaking away for moments and then the wives would call, you would say ‘party over’. I keep tellingAnthony was the type of person that would there for every one no matter the time or day. Many would say he was myself that you are playing a trick on us. I loved how you taught me how to play with a poker face, don’ta man of his word. He loved the finer things in life; driving cars, Harley and in particular his motorcycle and he rush anything and don’t let it show if things are bothering you but to just let things be and party in thecould dress like no other. He was the cool guy. When Mr. Miles, as many called him, showed up, you knew you moment. I will not let you down, I love you pops. Now stop playing around we have a lot more partyingwould have a good time. He would tell jokes and encourage you all in the same breath. Many people saw him astheir role model and looked up to him. He was a true example of what fun is. Even though his life was short, he to do and a lot more dreams to conquer.really enjoyed every moment to the fullest. Everything with him was “BIG”. ~ Your son, Dar’rellAnthony made his transition on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Chicago, IL. Cherished memories are settled inthe hearts of his beloved wife, Rochelle Miles of Bellwood, IL; one son, Anthony Miles Jr. of Bellwood, IL; fourdaughters, Antoinette (Dar’rell) Maloy of Bellwood, IL, Angela Miles of Bellwood, IL, Lashawn Miles of Chicago,IL, special daughter Cie’na (Steven) Dortch of Bellwood, IL; Four grandchildren Parris Burgess of Bellwood,IL, Taylor Welch of Bellwood, IL, Donovan Maloy of Bellwood, IL all of them was known as his “mooky”??? andBryson Dortch of Bellwood, IL.one brother, Alvin (Nettie) Miles Jr.”(Albo) ???of Melrose Park, IL; four sisters,Brenda Green of Chicago, IL, Juanita (Malcolm) Adams of Woodridge, IL, Veronica Corbin of Broadview, ILand Felicia Prince of Chicago, IL; a special brother and best friend Jerome Jobe and a host of nieces, nephews,cousins, friends and soooooo many special God children, who he loved like his own.

I love my Papi, you have been with me my whole life. He always gave me anything November 4, 2017 I would ask for and you always made sure I was ok. I love my papi. Visitation: 10:00 a.m. Memorial: 11:00 a.m. ~ Parris Service Location I Love My Papi Address | Chicago, IL ~ Taylor ???, Officiant I remember when my mom told me she was having a little boy, I asked her could his name be Alvin like Order of Service dad and I. “ Smiles”. I’m so missing you my little birdie Anthony, I know mom and dad and all our Prayer relatives in Heaven are holding you in their arms, as God is saying, welcome home my child. I love you Poem Anthony. Musical selection Memories of Anthony Miles ~ Big Bro Alvin Musical selections Obituary Brother, I cannot think of a time when you have not been there for me. I have so many memories that I Musical selectionswill forever cherish. From taking me on trips with the family, to me wanting to play drums like you, you Memories of Anthony Milesmade me feel special. You didn’t only tell me you love me but you showed me constantly. You’ll forever Musical selections Words of encouragement | Apostle Steve L. Pettis hold a special place in my heart. Benediction ~ Love Always, your baby Sis Felicia Interment Repast My daddy!!! I never thought I would have to do anything like this so soon. I love you sooo much, you mean the world to me. There was a bond between us like no other. You were the true definition of a fa- ??? T&JJ Supreme Cateringther. In my 32 years of living you were there for me for every year of my life, you never missed a day until 718 S 5th Ave, Maywood, IL 60153 recently and it hurts so badly, but I will forever hold you in my heart for as long as I live. No one could ever take the place of you daddy. You were and still is my first love, you showed me the way a woman should be treated and you always gave the best advice ever. Lord it hurts so much not to have you here with me but I am thankful for all that you instilled in me. I am who I am because you were there for me and you always pushed me to go as far as I can. You never missed a birthday, a holiday or anything.Even though you didn’t have too, you always gave me a Valentine’s Day gift every year. You told me this is how a man should treat me and I am now married because you gave your approval. There is not one thing that you would not do for me, no matter when or what time you would be there like Johnny on the spot. I love you so much Daddy there is not one man I would ever compare you to. You are something special!! I will forever be “Daddy’s Little Girl”. ~ Love your oldest baby girl, Antoinette

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