James Miles

July 17, 1937 - July 12, 2016

James Edward Miles, 78 of Graceville passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the Campbellton-Graceville Hospital. Celebration of his life will be 11 a.m., Friday, July 15, 2016 at the First Baptist Church of Campbellton with Revs. Luther Pumphrey and Addis Habbard officiating. Burial will follow in church cemetery with James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville directing. Family will receive friends at the church Friday, 10 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers family request memorials be made to the First Baptist Church P.O. Box 232 Campbellton, FL 32426. James was born on July 17, 1937 in Jackson County, FL. A graduate of Campbellton High School, James married his high school sweetheart Peggy and were married for 61 years. His family was the center of his life. He was known throughout the community for his kindness and generosity. He was a man of actions, not just words. Preceded in death by his parents James Joseph and Lola Bell Bess Miles and one sister Montez Ward. Survivors include his beloved wife Peggy Norsworthy Miles, daughters Yvonne Melzer, Dianne Grisham, Kay Love; grandchildren Maggie Melzer Smith, Jake Hinson, Jamey Hinson, Joseph Hinson, Matthew Grisham; one great grandson Gray Smith and many close friends.