John David Miley

Of Ray City passed away Tuesday morning, December 23, 2008 in South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Georgia after a sudden illness. He was born October 6, 1935 in Brunswick, Georgia to the late John David, Sr. and Lessie Guthrie Miley. He helped organize the Ray City Historical Museum. He was an Artist, painting many local scenes. He loved reading and collecting history books and stamps. He was best known in Ray City for touring and visiting many people on his bicycle. One of his greatest joys was sharing the gospel of Jesus with others. He was a devoted and faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Ray City. He was preceded in death by 3 step sisters: Lounelle Fountain, Hazel Brantley and Frances Mayo.
Survivors include:
Sister and Brother-In-Law Diane & Joe Sizemore Ray City, GA
2 Nephews Jim Sizemore Ray City, GA
Jon Sizemore Ray City, GA
Niece Lee Ann Stafford Panama City, FL
A number of other nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2008 in the First Baptist Church of Ray City with burial following in New Ramah Cemetery. The family will receive friends and visitors at the church between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2008.