Anthony Todd Myles made his debut into this world on October 18, 1969, in Los Angeles, CA to the proud parents of Jerry Myles, Sr., and Sherrielyn Magee. He was the 2nd of four sons born to the couple. Tony, as he was affectionally called was enrolled in the Compton School District at age six. During that year, he moved to Bogalusa with his mother and brother, and enrolled in the Bogalusa City Schools. He completed the 11th grade and joined the Job Corp where he earned his GED and a Brick Layer's certificate. He also attended Louisiana Technical College and earned a Welder's certificate. After moving to Bogalusa, his mother married Jesse Dillon (stepfather) who had a great influence on his life. He taught him to hunt wild game and to fish. Tony loved the outdoors. He also loved to cook and was a great cook—grilling and cooking for his kids.
Tony's work history included working as a laborer in numerous jobs: offshore, a welder, Discount Tire, Bogalusa School Board and Joe Miles Lumber Mill.
He leaves to cherish his memory his children whom he loved and adored, Kenton Elijah Myles and Tonika Ayana Myles; mother, Sherrielyn Dillon of Tomball, TX; 3 brothers: Jerry (Lorna) Myles, Jr. of Carson, CA, Derrick (Tiesha) Myles of Bogalusa and stepbrother, Charles (Tara) Taylor of Bogalusa; nephews: Brandon & Christopher Myles of Carson, Marlon Myles of Bogalusa; nieces: Morgan Myles of Carson and Mariah Myles of Bogalusa, LA; uncles: Glennis (Brenda) Magee, Wayne Magee, all of Houston, TX, Darrell Magee of Bogalusa, Larry Myles of Chicago, IL and Morris Myles of Rochester, NY; Aunts: Patricia (Silky) King, Martha Bridges, Virginia (Dewey) Perkins all of Rochester, NY, and Delia (Jimmy) Morris of Las Vegas, NV. Also numerous cousins and friends and a special friend, Yolanda Harry.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Myles, Sr., stepfather, Jesse Dillon, brother, Sean B. Myles, grandparents: G. W. & Cloteal Magee, John & Leehood Myles, uncles: Charles Magee and Charles Myles.
Viewing will be Sunday, 5/15/16 with wake 6 – 8pm. Funeral service will be Monday, 5/16/16, 2pm at Christ Way Ministry Church with Pastor Michael Oree officiating.