James Joseph Miles, 88, of Wichita Falls, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 peacefully with his family at home.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 am on August 23, 2021 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church with Father Alex Ambrose officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn's Colonial Funeral Home.

A son of the late Pauline (Alears) and Joseph C. Miles, James was born on March 12, 1933, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. James known as Jim or Jimmy by his friends graduated from Lincoln High School in 1951 in Manitowoc, WI. He went on to graduate from Marquette University in 1955. He received a ROTC
Commission 2nd lieutenant in 1955 and served as a basic training officer at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for two years.
In 1953 Jim met Adrea the love of his life in Two Rivers, WI. She was his caretaker and the most wonderful mother. He would always speak of her beauty and that no one else could compare. They enjoyed trips to the casino and spending time with their children and grandchildren.

In 1957 Jim's JCPenney career began in Milwaukee, WI. He traveled as store manager to Gary, Indiana; Melrose Park, Illinois; Harvey, Illinois; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Houston, Texas; and finally landed in Wichita Falls, TX. Jim was proud to have been a rotary member since 1978 and was a Paul Harris Fellow in 1985. He served as a board member of The Salvation Army plus numerous other civic organizations. He was also a YMCA member since 1977.

Jim and Adrea spent their retirement living between their home in Wichita Falls, TX and their cabin in Door County, WI. They enjoyed spending time with all their friends and family enjoying the beautiful weather of Door County especially spending time with the late Sarah and Marvin Daubner and family.

Along with his parents, James was also preceded in death by his brother Leroy Miles, his son Jimmy Miles, and his daughter-in-law Kelly Miles.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Adrea Miles; his son Joel Miles; his daughter Renae Miles Harper and husband Mike Harper; his daughter Catherine Miles; and his son Jon Miles; daughter-in-law, Charlotte; and their 11 grandchildren, Ken, Gregory, Drew, Caroline, Mary, Joseph, Justin, Taylor, Tanner, Shannon and Brett. He was blessed to have met his many great grandchildren.

A special thanks to Hospice of Wichita Falls for the care and comfort during Jim's last months. They brought such joy to our home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Wichita Falls or the Salvation Army.