Doyle Miles

Doyle Lee Miles, a longtime resident of Roswell and Dexter, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2014. Doyle was born in Dexter, NM on May 29, 1930, to Fred L. and Mary N. Miles. His parents preceded him in death. Doyle was also preceded in death by his brothers Forrest Miles and Kenneth Goins and his sisters Lauda Ann Miles and Shirley Miles Pryor.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Fana Lou Miles of Roswell, NM his children Becky Conner and husband Tom of Roswell, NM, Glen Miles and wife Colleen of Montrose, CO and Carrie Mead of Portales, NM along with his 4 precious grandchildren Cody Conner, Megan Hearting and husband Rusty all of Albuquerque, NM and Micaela Mead and Whitney Mead Scott Lara all of Portales, NM. He is also survived by his brother Roy Miles and his wife Jetta of Roswell, NM. Additionally Doyle is survived by many dear lifelong friends from the area.

Doyle served in the US Army as a young man and had a long career with the ATSF Railroad. He began his career as a telegrapher and mastered the Morse Code quickly and then progressed to station agent in both Dexter and Portales. Doyle was an honest, compassionate, and generous man. All who had the pleasure of knowing him felt his deep love and care. He had a keen sense of humor that kept others laughing throughout his life. It gave him great pleasure to bring a smile to others. He had a way with words and was an excellent story teller. Doyle was a talented woodworker and his creativity and talent were shared through his many projects. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy of love and kindness and his memory will live on in his family and friends. While we are sad to say goodbye, we know that he is bound for greater things and is resting in heaven watching over his family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Friday, June 6, 2014 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel in Roswell.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be to the New Mexico Christian Childrens Home, PO Box 629, Portales, NM 88130 and Cowboy Bell Scholarship Fund, 200 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Roswell, NM 88201.

Service

Memorial Service

Ballard Funeral Chapel
910 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203
Friday, June 6, 2014
2:00 pm

Memorial Contributions

200 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Roswell, NM  88201


1356 NM 236
Portales, NM  88130