Claude Earl Miles was born on December 4, 1942 to the late Odella McAllister Theet and James (Frog) Miles. He departed this life peacefully on November 17, 2014 at his home in Clayton, North Carolina.            
Claude attended  Johnston  County Schools  and  worked  for         
Public  Service  Company  of  North  Carolina  for  31  years.  He           
dedicated his life to Christ and joined Gospel Temple Baptist Church.
He was well known for saying I'll check you later'' He would be         
seen  on  his  riding  lawn  mower  on  any  given  Saturday  (spring,
summer, winter or fall) or just tinkering with his automobiles. Everyone knew he kept  a well-manicured lawn. He will truly be missed by his loved ones and the many lives and hearts of those he
touched.                                                                                                             
He was preceded in death by one sister, Constance Woodley of Jarratt, VA and two brothers-in-laws, Albert Williams, Sr. of Clayton, NC and Rufus Woodley of Jarratt, VA.
Claude leaves to cherish his memories: his wife Joyce Miles
of the home; two daughters, Carletta Jackson of Clayton, NC and          
Vernessa Woods (Harry) of Charlotte, NC; two sons, Fleming Stancil
(Renee) of Queens, NY and Andre Stancil of Springfield, MO; four sisters, Shirley Sanders (Leon) and Janet Lois Williams of Clayton, NC, Diane Love of Park Ridge, NJ and Lillie Jean Covington of
Raleigh, NC., one brother Mikle Theet Sr., (Stephanie) of Knightdale,          
NC; six grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and
friends.
Funeral Service
Saturday, November 22 
11:30 AM 
Johnston Piney Grove Baptist Church
1691 Barber Mill Rd
Clayton, NC 27520
Interment Saturday November 22 
Forest Hill 
Clayton, NC 27520