Johnny Ray Miles

May 31, 1937 - July 25, 2001

Johnny Ray Miles, age 64, of Rush Springs, OK passed away on July 25, 2001 in Norman Regional Hospital. He was born on May 31, 1937 in Lindsay, OK to Fred Miles and Ruby Boydston Miles. He was raised by Abe and Grace Murray, grew up in Chickasha and spent most of his life in the Lindsay area. Johnny Ray is a member of the Baptist faith and the Lions Club in California. He served in the Army in Germany and Korea and during the Vietnam War. He was awarded a Purple Heart. Johnny Ray was employed as an iron worker and enjoyed shooting pool, watching television, fishing, working on clocks and was a handyman. Survivors include his wife, Cora "Pat" Evins Miles, of the home. They were married October 13, 1994 in Bradley, OK. He is also survived by two daughters, Shelly Kushmaul and husband, Jason, of Del City, OK and Lisa Davis and husband, Andy, of Midwest City, OK; two sons, Johnny Miles, Jr. and Nick Lewis Miles, both of Oklahoma City. Two step-daughters, Tuana Foxall and husband, Troy, of Moore, OK; and Charita Meredith of Sikeston, MO; and step-son, Bobby Landrum, Jr. of Marlow, OK. He is survived by one brother, Virgil "Coolie" Miles; four grandchildren, Lance Rodman, Taylor Rodman, Machayla Kushmaul and McKinze Davis; nine step-grandchildren; and Grace Murray of Lindsay, OK. He is preceded in death by both parents, Fred Miles and Ruby Boydston Miles; and Abe Murray. Arrangements are with B. G. Boydston Funeral Home in Lindsay, OK. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in the Boydston Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bobby Hearon conducting the service. Military honors will be presented by the American Legion Post #23 of Lindsay, OK.