Miles Windham

Miles graduated from Charlotte High School in 1967. Then shortly after graduation he hopped on a bus and headed to the Texas Panhandle. This is where he started a successful career with The Texas State Health Department in Meat Inspection. During an appointment to see his dentist, Miles met his future wife, Charlotte Crosby. Charlotte had a young son named Robert and in just a few short months they decided to become a family. Two years later their daughter Nicole (Nikki) decided to make an appearance on their anniversary, completing their family of four. Miles loved working in meat inspection, but he always said that if he woke up one day and didn’t want to go to work then it was time to retire. Well that day happened after 32 years with the Texas State Health Department. When he retired at the age of 49, Miles knew that he still had quite a few more years to give. Miles always enjoyed traveling with the Health Department so he decided to try his hand at driving a semi truck, a tour bus, and a shuttle bus. Eventually he became tired of being away from his family and decided to find a local job. Miles loved working for the State of Texas so much that he decided to become a guard at the Clements Unit where he retired once again. Well the roads were calling to Miles once again, but this time he took Charlotte along for the ride. They decided to work as Gate Guards for Site Watch. This job gave them the opportunity to see areas that they had never seen before. Miles finally called it quits last year and moved back to Amarillo to spend time with his family. Family was very important to Miles. He was married to Charlotte for almost 54 years. During that time they lived in two homes, had two children and got to see their six grandchildren and four great grandchildren grow up. Above all, Miles enjoyed life. Whether it be cooking out and making his famous potato salad for his family. Watching his beloved Texas Longhorns on Saturday and his Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Talking with his buddies, loving his country and most of all Fishing in Questa, NM.

He was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte Windham, mother Lottie Windham, mother-in-law Elvina (Bee) Short, father-in-law Bud Short, sister Joan Douglas, brother-in-law Jay Douglas and sister-in-law Linda Hoskinson.

He is survived by his son Robert Windham, daughter Nicole Bargas and husband Brandon. Six grandchildren , Skyller, Chase and Caidence Windham and Zoe, Campbell and Kyson Bargas and four great grandchildren: Sevyn, Teddy and Thelonious Windham and Augustus King; Nephews Dale and Gary Geist.

In closing, Miles had one request: Please let this be a celebration and not a tear fest, to think of him the next time you catch a fish and Hook ‘em!