JOHN PAUL MILES
Leaving the politics and pains of the world behind, John Paul Miles, 63, of Connersville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 17, 2021. He was born on February 7, 1958, in Richmond, and was the son of Hearl Miles and Glenna Wilson Miles Oatman. On August 21, 1986, he married Karen Peak of Connersville.
John worked for Fayette County Schools as a custodian for 30 years, and also of Grand Avenue Methodist Church and the Presbyterian Church, for many years.
He enjoyed fishing and had a great interest in politics. He loved spending time with his grandkids, who knew him as “Poppy”.
Along with his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Katey (Ronnie Elliott) Miles; two sons, Anton (Anna) Miles and Mitchell (Samantha Favorite) Miles; two sisters, Mary Jane (Wayne) King, and Geanna Williamson; a brother, David (Sharon) Miles; and grandchildren, Jackson, Ronnie III, Noah, Allison, and a girl expected in December, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Chuck Oatman; two brothers, Charlie and Danny Miles; a niece, Christine Miles, and his father-in-law, Deryl Peak.
Visitation for John will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, Connersville. A graveside service will follow at Dale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, school supplies or monetary donations may be made to Connersville Middle School in support of the children to whom John devoted so many years.