Matthew Miles Jr.

Matthew Miles, Jr., a retired mechanic, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the age of 92. He was a native of Plaquemine, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Matthew served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II. Beloved husband of the late Mary Williams Miles. Devoted father of Gilbert C. Wagner, Tloyd G. (Barbara) Miles, Cynthia M. (Johnnie) Chess, Gwendolyn P. Miles, Roselyn Y. (Rev. Aubrey) Wallace, Myron Miles, and the late Margaret A. Neal, Donald R. Miles, Matthew C. Miles, and Kevin B. Miles. Loving grandfather of the late Antoinette Vinnett Johnson and Andrea Neal Jethro. Great grandfather of the late Jonathan R. Walker. Son of the late Matthew Miles, Sr. and Sedonia Douglas Miles. Brother of Walter (Rose) Miles, Bobby Miles, Jackie (Diane) Miles, Ora Lee Morrow, and the late Leonce, Curtis, Lionel, and Horace Miles, Viola Butler and Shirley Brown. Father-in-law of the late Marilyn Wagner. Matthew is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, 236 Robinson Ave. Marrero, LA on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Melvin Zeno, officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.