Larry Miles

Larry Miles, age 74 of Cobden, died Wednesday, June 22, 2021 in Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born January 1, 1947 in Green Castle, Indiana, the son of Rev. Harold and Elva (Stuckey) Miles. He married Pam Bridwell on June 9, 1968 in Anna. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Pam Miles of Cobden; son, Shay (Jeni) Miles of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Larra (Jonathan) Schwartz of Rome, GA; grandchildren, Breea Miles, Ellie Schwartz, Jaida Miles, Christanna Schwartz, Brennan Miles, Miles Schwartz, Kiea Miles; mother in law, Pat Bridwell of Anna; two nephews, Brian (Kim) Ury and Greg (Merissa) Ury all of Staunton; many other relatives and friends. He was a Professional Engineer and Licensed Surveyor who served as an engineer for the city of Carbondale for 25 years, and he and his wife, Pam, owned and maintained a Christmas tree farm in Anna for 22 years. He found a lot of joy working with his Clydesdale horses and sharing them with others. Larry was an active member at first EPC Presbyterian Church in Anna, IL as well as Bayside Community Church in Sarasota, FL. His hobbies included spending time with his family, being a grandfather, woodworking, building projects and pickleball. Larry had a servant's heart that humbly and quietly served his church, his family and others with the greatest integrity and intention. Funeral services will be Friday, June 25, 2021at 12:00 noon at the Miles Home, 1175 Kratzinger Hollow Road Cobden, IL. 62920 with Jonathan Schwartz and family to officiate. Interment will be in the Anna Cemetery. Friends may call from 10-12:00 noon Friday, June 25 at the Miles Home 1175 Kratzinger Hollow Road. Everyone attending the service is asked to bring a lawn chair. The preferred form of memorial remembrance is to Summit Ministries. Envelopes will be available at the house and the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home or memorials can be mailed directly to Summit Ministries at P.O. Box 207 Manitou Springs, CO 80829. Visitation Service Friday, June 25, 2021,10:00AM-12:00PM Larry & Pam Miles Home 1175 Kratzinger Hollow Road Cobden, Illinois 62920 Memorial/Funeral Service Friday, June 25, 2021,12:00PM Larry & Pam Miles Home 1175 Kratzinger Hollow Road Cobden, Illinois 62920 Cemetery Service Friday, June 25, 2021,1:00PM Anna Cemetery West Davie Street Anna, Illinois 62906