John Miles Obituary

John Taylor Miles Sr.

John Taylor Miles Sr., 82, of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

He was born on Nov. 10, 1941, in Findlay, to the late W. Perry and Georgia (Taylor) Miles.

John is survived by his children, John "Jack" T. Miles Jr., Jeffrey (Theresa) Miles, James Stephen (Kathryn) Miles, Joseph D. Miles, Jason L. Miles, and Jillian M. Miles; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his brother, James B. (Betty) Miles; and best friend, Marge (Johnny) Mize.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, and brother-in-law, Nancy (Gerald) Harden; and a granddaughter, Lindsay Marie Miles.

John was a graduate of Findlay High School. He worked for City of Findlay as a mechanic in both the Street and Water Treatment departments. He could easily be found at his favorite restaurant, Waffle House, enjoying his "John Sandwich", a double sausage patty melt on Texas toast. In his free time, he was always tinkering. He also enjoyed working on large machinery, amateur radio, boating in Michigan with his family, and having many large aquariums.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at KIRKPATRICK-BEHNKE FUNERAL HOME, 500 Lima Ave., Findlay, Ohio, 45840, until the time of John's funeral service at 12 p.m. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Ohio.

Donations in John's memory may be shared with Hancock County Firefighter Association, PO Box 921, Findlay, Ohio, 45839.

Online condolences may be shared with his family at kirkpatrickbehnke.com.