DILLWYN, October 24 — James Verlan (Pete) Miles, 81, of Dillwyn, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013. He was the son of Jack and Cora Miles of Dillwyn and was preceded in death by five brothers. He was retired from VDOT after 39 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Annie May Miles; son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Linda Miles of Cumberland; four sisters, Shirley Waycaster and Frances Smith, both of Dillwyn, Faye Marion of Cumberland and Gladys Toney of Richmond; and a brother, Ray Miles of Cumberland.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 25 at 2 p.m. at the Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, with interment in the Hudgins Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn, is in charge of arrangements.