Robert Keith Miles
November 20, 1924 - July 17, 2019
Robert K. Miles of Rolla, Missouri formerly of Salem, Missouri passed away July 17, 2019 in Columbia, Missouri at the age of 94. He was born November 20, 1924 in Hiawatha, Kansas to the late Oris Miles and Elsie (Combs) Miles. In 1944 Bob married the love of his life, Geneva Shepard, and they were blessed with three children. Bob loved to fish. He enjoyed buying pieces to refurbish, fixing and reselling them. He was a member in the Masonic Lodge in St. Louis, Missouri and The Salem Eagles Club in Salem, Missouri. Robert was proud to be a Paratrooper in WWII and later worked for Laclede Gas and Vess Soda Company. Robert is survived by his children, Dennis Miles of Pacific, Missouri, Linda Miles of St. Louis, Missouri, and Robert Guy Miles and wife Stephanie of New Orleans, Louisiana; grandchildren, Lucy, Laney, Michelle, Dana, Dína, Kaitlynn, Joleen and Alyssa; four great grandchildren; a host of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oris and Elsie Miles; wife, Geneva. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be at1:00PM Monday, July 22, 2019 at the Salem Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Pastor Charlie Younger officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to services from 11:00AM until services at 1:00PM. Interment will be held in the North Lawn Cemetery in Salem, Missouri, with full Military Honors. Family and friends will be serving as pallbearers. For online condolences please visit www.jamesgahrmortuary.com
Robert K. Miles of Rolla, Missouri formerly of Salem, Missouri passed away July 17, 2019 in Columbia, Missouri at the age of 94. He was born November 20, 1924 in Hiawatha, Kansas to the late Oris Miles and Elsie (Combs) Miles. In 1944 Bob... View Obituary & Service Information