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Miles, Marvin Dale

August 3, 1962 –
 August 4, 2019

Obituary

Marvin Dale Miles, age 57, passed away in McKinney, Texas on August 4th, 2019, surrounded by his family. Born in Guthrie, Oklahoma, Marvin lived and worked in Austin, Texas for the last 20 years and was a highly accomplished and recognized software systems technology professional for Cisco Systems. After graduating with honors from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1984, with a BS in Computer Science, Marvin amassed a long list of technical and leadership accomplishments and awards as he served Sonic Headquarters, Kerr-McGee Corporation, The City of Houston, Sprint Corporation, GTE, and Cisco. In his spare time, he and his business partners started a telecom software company that implemented PCS and Geo-stationary Satellite systems, headquartered in his home in Irving, Texas during the ISDN era. Marvin was a loving son, brother and uncle who enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed an array of hobbies that included live music, traveling, hiking, sailing, and most of all, photography. Marvin adored his beagles Krispy and Lexi and they accompanied him on his extensive RV travels, afforded by the remote nature of his work. Survivors include his parents, Carl and Berniece Miles, his two brothers Garyld Miles and wife Sarah, Ken Miles and wife Camille, and his sister Beverly Saunders; his three nephews Chris Saunders and wife Rebecca, Garrison Miles, and Reid Miles; his seven nieces, Elizabeth Lincoln and husband John, Melissa Sun and husband Jon, Linsey Miles, Anna Marie Albers and husband Kyle, Camryn Franklin, Grace Miles and Carley Franklin; his grand nieces and nephews, Quinn, Charlotte, Wesley, and James Lincoln, Jordana and Elena Sun, and Rylee and Brynleigh Blagg.   SERVICE DETAILS: A Celebration of Life Service for Marvin will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, August 18th, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church of Edmond, 1001 S. Rankin Street, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to your local Meals-on-Wheels, a cause Marvin passionately supported throughout his adult life. Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.  

Arrangements under the direction of:

Aria Cremation Service and Funeral Home

19310 Preston Road

Dallas, Texas 75252

(214) 306-6700

    Liz
    7 Aug 2019
    8:34pm

    All our love, thoughts of healing and prayers of peace are with all our family. We miss you, uncle Marvin and your grand nephews and gran niece are being showered with stories and love for you. We miss you, and we are so grateful you are held in God’s loving embrace. – the Lincoln Family

    Jo Woody
    8 Aug 2019
    7:57am

    Love and sympathy to you, with fond memories of Marvin as he grew up.

    Joanie Pullen
    8 Aug 2019
    1:05pm

    Oh dear Miles family, I am so sorry to hear of Marvin’s passing. Praying God’s comfort and peace for you all.

    Becky Villalpando
    8 Aug 2019
    6:25pm

    Prayers for your family

    Liz
    9 Aug 2019
    11:14am

    Love and peace.

    Allen Woody
    9 Aug 2019
    9:31pm

    Marvin was a wonderful neighbor. I remember him as intelligent and very kind. My prayers are with you and your family.

    Luis
    12 Aug 2019
    5:35pm

    An exemplar member of society, a source of inspiration and strength.The lasting impression you left on me since a young age will live on and I will remember you for your great compassion, professionalism and above all drive for life. My deepest condolences to the Miles family and all those who had the opportunity to know you and call you a friend.

    Deepu Sudhakar
    16 Aug 2019
    12:45am

    Marvin was a one-of-a-kind personality. Whenever anyone needed help at work, he wouldn’t hesitate to do whatever he could to assist. His thoughtfulness and generosity made him a role model to many in the team and we’ll miss him dearly. Deepest of condolences to his family and friends.

    Vineeth Karkad
    16 Aug 2019
    1:11am

    It’s with a heavy heart and profound memories of Marvin I write these few lines.

    He was an extraordinary person full of grace and amazing kindness. He was truly a “techie” and knew details of all the technologies he managed at office and home.
    His quest for newer ideas kept him busy exploring every single day.

    For me at Cisco, he was a mentor and leader I respected the most. He would never feel offended for anything you ask and also offered help at any time of the day/night.
    Whenever I come to Austin, he would take me around places and once even to San Antonio. I can never forget the wonderful memories I had with him.
    Marvin will ever be in our hearts and thoughts of colleagues at Cisco. We miss him dearly.

    I am sure the smile he radiated, will lift our lives with hope and love for the future.

    Justin Schwartzbeck
    19 Aug 2019
    10:42pm

    So sorry to hear about his passing. I am glad to have worked in the office with him. I pray for peace and comfort for the family.

    venugopal
    20 Aug 2019
    1:28am

    I’ve known Marvin only via informal chatting at work for some technical issues and he has always lent a helping hand and never did he deny helping me out. Helped in learning a lot of new things at work when I was new join. Very well versed in technical aspect but more so a good mentor. Heartfelt condolences and prayers to his near and dear ones.

    Dahai Li
    20 Aug 2019
    12:33pm

    I have the honor to work with Marvin for many years. He had been most helpful with our technical needs, and he was kind and prompt to solve our problems.

    His passing is a great lose to us all.

    -Dahai

    Jim Campbell
    26 Aug 2019
    8:13am

    Marvin was just such a great man and skilled coworker.

    There were countless times I’d be stuck and Marvin would break out his WD40 Python Genius.

    He is missed.

    I consider myself fortunate to have known him.

    Cindy Richard
    25 Mar 2020
    9:27pm

    I remember Marvin as far back as grade school. He was so quiet and always had such a sweet smile. May God call him up a higher at the Heavenly banquet table.

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