Marshall Norwood Miley

Born May 5, 1945, he was a native of Hahira and the son of the late Norwood W. Miley and Rhona Barfield Miley.

Marshall was a graduate of Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, where he was a charter brother of the Sigma Chi fraternity—an early reflection of the steady commitment and fellowship that would mark his life.

He devoted 30 years to a distinguished career as a sales manager with GTE, now Verizon, earning the respect of colleagues through his reliability and quiet professionalism.

Marshall is survived by his wife of 51 years, Karen Whitworth Miley; his daughter, Brooke Alanna Miley of Watkinsville; his sister, Tanya Johnson of Calhoun; and lifelong friend, Michael Crump.

A devoted Georgia football fan and longtime season ticket holder, Marshall found genuine enjoyment in the traditions of game day. In the quieter rhythms of home, he also loved reading and working in the yard—simple pleasures that spoke to a life grounded in constancy and care.

A time of visitation will be held on Monday, May 11, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Bernstein Funeral Home in celebration of Marshall’s life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the GSW Foundation, P.O. Box 926, Americus, GA 31709. Please make checks payable to the GSW Foundation and include “Sigma Chi Scholarships” along with the individual’s name in the memo line. Online gifts may be made at https://www.gsw.edu/giving/general-giving by selecting “Sigma Chi Scholarships” under the “Other” tab.

Memorial contributions may also be directed to the Athens Area Humane Society, 1030 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Athens, GA 30606. Online donations may be made at https://athenshumanesociety.org/donate.

Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.