Sam Junior Miles

March 23, 1931 - August 29, 2015

Sam J. Miles of Tatums, Oklahoma was born to Ike and Corene (Colbert) Miles on March 23, 1931 in Elmore City, Oklahoma and passed from this life on August 29, 2015 in Tatums, Oklahoma at the age of 84 years. Sam grew up and attended school in Avriett View in Katie, Oklahoma. On May 21, 1952, he married Dorothy Nell Breath in Sulphur, Oklahoma. Sam worked for Halliburton for over twenty-six years, retiring in 1990. After retirement, he farmed and ranched. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, working outdoors and gardening. The highlights of his life were his grandchildren and family. Mr. Miles leaves to cherish his memory: Wife: Dorothy of the home 1 son: Cardell Miles and wife Tamra of Ardmore, Oklahoma 8 daughters: Catherine Freeman and husband Donnie of Covington, Georgia Christine Greer and husband Dana of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Doris Martin and husband Melvin of Duncan, Oklahoma Linda Hooks and husband Dwain of Tatums, Oklahoma Vanessa Hurley and husband Pinkey of Tatums, Oklahoma Velesa Buycks and husband Keith of Davis, Oklahoma June Douglas and husband Marshall of Davis, Oklahoma Katherine Emma Richardson of Duncan, Oklahoma (“adopted”) 1 brother: Paul Miles of Elmore City, Oklahoma 2 sisters: Jackie Williams of Elmore City, Oklahoma Nealie Boyd of Springfield, Missouri 20 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild Special friend: Emil Franklin Mr. Miles was preceded in death by: His parents: Ike and Corene Miles 2 brothers: Steve Miles and P.D. Miles 1 sister: Ella Miles 2 grandchildren: Brandon Williams and Monte Hooks Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Elmore City First Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Oil Springs Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com.