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Miles N. Francis Jr., 78, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 28, 2019, in Gainesville, FL, but was formerly a resident of Raphine, VA ( 2001- 2019) and Jacksonville, FL (1973-2001). Miles was born in Roanoke, VA on March 14, 1941, to Katherine Whitehurst Francis and Miles Neilson Francis. He graduated in 1969 from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Advertising and was a proud longtime Gator booster, former Executive Director of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (retired on his birthday in 2001), loving father and husband, and proud grandfather. He enjoyed meteorology, gardening, music (especially Pink Floyd), his dogs Thor, Solo, and Lucy, Gator football, keeping active on his Virginia property, and as many technological gadgets as he could find. He spent the last almost nineteen years spending every moment he could with his grandchildren Connor, Wyatt, Eli, and Caden, who all adored him.
Miles is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sandra Marvin Francis, his daughter Katherine "Kathy" Francis and her husband David Buckson Jr., his son Michael "Mike" Francis and his wife Michele Lemons, and his 4 grandsons.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at the Chapel at Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL. The family will also hold a private ceremony at a later date to spread his ashes on his former property in Virginia. For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Blue Ridge Conservancy.
Arrangements are in the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES 311 S. Main Street Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 376-5361
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I sure do miss talking to Miles and reminiscing over memories of our grandparents. He was a great cousin and I know he is having a wonderful time with Aunt Katherine, Uncle Neilson and Grandmother and Granddaddy in heaven.
Janet Miles
Family
September 28, 2020
Thinking of you and the children at this time. I thought so much of Miles and enjoyed knowing you both during our time in Jacksonville.
Joe Burt
November 10, 2019
I spent many years at JTA working with Miles and a great transit team. I will never forget the bus roadeos and the pride in providing safe, clean and reliable transportation. While much has changed since Miles retirement from JTA, the important transportation principles Miles espoused remain. May God Bless Miles and his family.
Tom Jury
Coworker
October 10, 2019
October 9, 2019
So sorry to hear of your loss. Larry Stover, Kent Stover, Doff Stover and myself (Sandra Stover) have all worked with Miles at JTA. We have many fond memories. JTA was never the same when Larry, Miles and Al left (retired).
May the Good Lord put his loving, strong, comforting arm around you. He will bring you through. Cherish All of your good memories.
Kent and Sandra Stover
Kent and Sandra Stover
October 8, 2019
Deepest condolences. A great guy!
Fred and Roxanna Seely
October 8, 2019
We were new friends but really enjoyed the banter on text we had almost daily. In the 6 months we new him he shared good life lessons and added humorous sarcasm that made our conversations fun. We miss him but know he lived a full good life. Best wishes to the family in this hard time.
Darrin And Laura
October 7, 2019
Sandy - So sorry to hear about Miles.
Think about you often. You are in our prayers.
Pat and Dave Hannan
October 6, 2019
Pat Hannan
October 6, 2019
Miles was a wonderful cousin and I have many fond memories of him. He will surely be missed. I pray for God's comfort and peace for Kathy and Michael and their families
Janet Miles
October 5, 2019
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