James Monroe Miles, 72, of Blackshear, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at St Vincent’s Riverside in Jacksonville, Florida following an illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Blackshear, August 7, 1954, to John Millender and Katie Smith Miles. He lived a life rooted in faith, family, and farming. He was a hardworking farmer who found joy in the simple things in life. Although farming was an important part of who he was and his family legacy, Monroe was fond of the memories and lifelong friendships he made working with the U.S. Postal Service and Littlefield Construction.
Family was always his greatest pride and joy. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and loyal friend. He taught his family the value of hard work, honesty, tradition and preservation. His steady presence, warm smile, humor and quiet wisdom will be deeply missed.
He enjoyed good food and frequented many of Pierce counties local restaurants. He also loved watching his westerns, checking the cows and loving on his granddaughter, Lilah Kate Miles. Some of his happiest moments were spent gathered around the table with his family, sharing stories and watching his children and grandchild grow and prosper.
Survivors include his sister, Lisa (Scott) Register, Adel; his brother, John Dale (Nell) Miles, Blythe Island; his children, Amber Miles, Richmond Hill and Landon (Marah) Miles, Blackshear; his granddaughter, Lilah Kate Miles and many other relatives and dear friends.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Dinah Sue Steedley Miles; a sister, Kay Lane Perritt and a brother, Sam Miles.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, from the First Baptist Church in Blackshear with Dr. Bill Young officiating.
Interment will be in the Blackshear Cemetery.
The family kindly requests members of the Blackshear High School Class of 1972 to serve as honorary pallbearers along with the Moody Family, the Carter Family, Bobby Taylor, Dusty Godwin, Eddie Beverly and John Earl Strickland. They are asked to please meet at the church by 10:30 a.m. Friday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Davidson’s River House through the Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation at www.GiveStVincents.org.
His work on earth is complete, but the seeds he planted—in his fields, his family and his community—will continue to grow for generations.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is honored to serve the Miles family during this time.
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