Leavy Chapman Miles Jr.

November 4, 1943 - December 24, 2020

Mr. Leavy Chapman Miles, Jr., 77, of Pageland, SC passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 in Hartsville, SC. Mr. Leavy Chapman Miles, Jr. was born on November 4, 1943 in Pageland, SC to the late Leavy Chapman Miles, Sr. and Mary Rosaline Miles. Leavy was a member at First Baptist Church of Pageland and attended Zion United Methodist Church. Leavy had a love for cooking and catering. He cooked the best barbeque and ribs around town. He had a secret sauce that everyone loved for his barbeque. Leavy never met a stranger and would talk to anyone. You could find him every morning at Beth's Restaurant eating breakfast with the guys. Most of all, Leavy loved his family and spending time with them especially the grandchildren. He enjoyed cooking and traveling with the guys, Ricky Threatt, Dennis Thomas, Jimmy Threatt and Mike Smith. Mr. Miles is survived by his wife, Joyce Miles of Pageland, SC; son, Greg Jenkins (Deanna) of Pageland, SC; two sisters, Mary Lee Sullivan of Rock Hill, SC and Rachel Staples of Pageland, SC; grandchildren, Drew Jenkins of Fort Hood, TX, Genger Jenkins of Myrtle Beach, SC and Brock Jenkins of Pageland, SC and many nieces and nephews. There will be a time to come by the funeral home and sign the book and pay your respects on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. There will be a Celebration of Life Graveside Service on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Greenlawn Memorial Park of Pageland with Pastor Carl Ritter and Pastor Joel Dale officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion United Methodist Church, 647 Zion Church Road, Pageland, SC 29728. Baumgartner Funeral Home of Pageland, South Carolina (www.baumgartnerfh.com) is assisting the Miles family. Online condolences may be made to the family at baumgartnerfh.com