Clifford Freeman Miles

Clifford Freeman Miles, 90, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.  He was born on December 14, 1934 to John and Rachel Miles.  He was a proud resident of Florence, AL. and was a 1953 graduate of Mars Hill Bible School.

He married Helen Gargis on August 22, 1954, in Spring Valley in Colbert County.  He worked at and retired from Ford Motor Company.  Cliff was a constant encourager and was very involved with the Darby Drive/Cross Point Church of Christ.  He loved the Lord and is well known for his signature question, ‘How is your walk with the Lord’?  He was always sending hand written letters of encouragement to others and calling almost everyone he knew on their birthday to sing them a happy birthday song.

Some of his favorite things were his family, friends, hunting, coaching baseball and softball, and going to church. Cliff always had the ability to make anyone smile.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Miles; son, Mark Miles (Roxanne); and daughter, Myra Miles; grandsons, Mitch Miles (Missy), Clint Miles, and John Miles; great grandchildren, Hayden, Reid, Carly, Jacob, Sadie, Logan, and Connor; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Cross Point Church of Christ. Florence, AL. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Officiating will be Frank Mills and Milton Sewell. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Park with Ellis Coates officiating. Singers will be Al Jackson, George Darling, Chase Akin and best Mike Singers (Meredith’s song).

Pallbearers will be Mitch Miles, DeWayne Oakley, Larry McGee, Hayden Miles, Reid Miles, and Jacob Miles.

Honorary pallbearers are Lawrence Alexander, Dr. Bob Mann, Clint Miles, Gary Bridges, Darwin Bridges, Mike Barnett, Douglas Hargett, Sonny Hargett, Ronnie Dickerson, Scotty South, John Miles, Sonny Pollock, Richard Whiteside, Chip Hibbett, Mike Coston, Earl Gardner, Larry Young, Mark Sain, David Warren Charles Crow, Derek Aycock, Jimmy Sparks, Jim Ford, Steve Foust, David Faulkner, Greg Parker, Karla Parker, Carpenter Bros., Ambassadors, Danny and Nancy Smelser, Al Jackson, and Stagg’s Buddies.

The Miles family would like to thank two special individuals that took such great care of Cliff in his last days: Mrs. Emma Franks and Mrs. Brittany Burchfield. Also, a special thank you to Dr. Bob Mann who provided exceptional care to Cliff during his illness.

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