HOMER O. MILES, of Hilton, N.Y. passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at age 81.

He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Mabel Miles; and brother Charles Miles. He is survived by Elinor (Bode) Miles, his loving wife of 54 years; sons Mark (Sherry) Miles and Greg (Debbie) Miles of Ohio; grandchildren Abigail, Ashley, Jennifer and Steven; sister-in-law Wava Miles; brothers-in-law Frederick “Bill” (Janet) Bode of Arizona, Clarence Allan (Ernestine) Bode of Massachusetts and John N. (Bernice) Bode of Ohio; as well as nieces, nephews and many friends.

Homer was a member of the American Legion, Korean War veteran and a retiree of Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, at the New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, N.Y. Private interment.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Assoc. To share a special memory please visit www.NewcomerRochester.com