Jerry M. Miles, age 72, of Alma passed away at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville after a short illness.

He was born in Bacon County on August 24, 1948 to James E. "Buck" Miles and Christine Turner Miles. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, James Leslie Miles. Mr. Jerry was retired from the Alma Telephone Company after more than 39 years, was a member of the Bacon Lodge # 56 (Mason).                                                He was also a member Deacon and Trustee of Wesley Chapel Church.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Alice Tucker Miles of Mershon, three sons, Ryan (Amy) Miles of Nicholls, Jason Mikeal (Marie) Miles and Lance Leslie (Lisa) Miles of Alma; six grandchildren, Amy Morgan, Garrett Miles, Will Miles, Annagrace Miles, Josuah and Justin Chesnut; five great-grandchildren, Adalynn, Levi and Hunter Brannen, Haven and Remi Gayle Morgan; one brother, Terry Miles of Baxley and sister-in-law, Diane M. Boatright.

A graveside service with full Masonic Rites will be held Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Wesley Chapel Church Cemetery Rev. Jeff Williams and Rev. Jimmy Miles officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be; ATC Employee's, Members of Wesley Chapel Church and Lauris Mullis.

Crosby Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.