Mr. Walter "Crack" Miles was born on March 2, 1962, in Marshall, Harrison County, Texas, to the late Mr. Walter Lowe and Ms. Emma Jean Miles. Crack received his education through Marshall Public Schools. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at Corinth Baptist Church. In later years, he faithfully worshipped and fellowshipped at True Vine Baptist Church until declining health prevented him from attending. "Crack" took great pride in his strong work ethic and dedicated 36 years of service as an assembly line worker at Republic Cabinet Company and Mastercraft Cabinetry. His commitment, reliability and craftsmanship earned the respect of his coworkers and supervisors throughout his career.

Mr. Walter "Crack" Miles departed this life on Monday, June 15, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents; one brother; two sisters; three aunts and seven uncles.

Mr. Walter Earl "Crack" Miles was united in Holy Matrimony to Ruth Marie Jones on September 19, 2014, in Marshall, Harrison County, Texas. Their union was one of love, companionship and devotion.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife, Ruth Miles of Marshall, Texas; four sons, Mr. Jaumar Miles, Mr. James Epps, and Mr. Brian Jones all of Marshall, Texas and Mr. Fedeldrick (Stephanie) Jones of Longview, Texas; and three daughters, Ms. Lynetta Rudd and Ms. Mazoncia Jones both of Marshall, Texas and Ms. Latosha Jones of Marshall, Texas. He also leaves to cherish his memory, nine brothers, Mr. Alfred Miles, Mr. Curtis Carraway, Mr. Kevin Carraway, Mr. Roderick Williams, Mr. Terence (LaToyia) Williams and Mr. Patrick Williams all of Marshall, Texas, Mr. Randy (Gloria) Miles of Waskom, Texas, Mr. Jimmie (Sandra) Williams of Hallsville, Texas and Mr. Richard Williams of Longview, Texas; five sisters, Mrs. Jean (Nathan) Cooper, Ms. Gwendolyn Miles, Ms. Monica Miles, Mrs. Renita Williams and Ms. Angela Williams all of Marshall, Texas. He is also survived by six sisters-in-law, three bothers-in-law, thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He leaves a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and dear friends, who will cherish his memory and miss him dearly.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2026, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Judea Cemetery in Smithland, Texas.