Miles Mixson

Miles Edward Mixson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed to Glory on August 4, 2023 at his home in Topsham, Maine with his family by his side. He was born June 2, 1935 in Williston, Florida, to A.J. and Mary S. Mixson and grew up on the family farm. He graduated from Williston High School, The Bullis School in Silver Spring, MD, and the United States Naval Academy. He also achieved an MS in Operation Analysis while attending the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterrey, California and an MBA from the University of Florida. Upon graduation from the Naval Academy, he was commissioned into the U.S. Marine Corps. Just fourteen days after graduation, he married Meta (Mimi) Devine in Cherryville, NC. Together they raised two daughters, Kathi and Laura. They were a true military family and moved eighteen times in his twenty-six years, serving in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, California, Texas, Florida and Japan. One of his proudest moments was when he fulfilled a life ambition to receive his aviators wings of gold. He loved the Corps and flying the A4 Skyhawk. Among his numerous awards were two Distinguished Flying Crosses for combat missions in Viet Nam. After returning to the States, he was a flight instructor in Pensacola, Florida before returning to Viet Nam for a second combat tour. His priorities were God, Country, the Corps and Family during those service years. Miles is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Mimi; daughter Kathi Pawlowski (Jack); grandsons Brooks Edward Schandelmeier (Chelsea) and Lucas Miles Schandelmeier (Christina); brother Joseph J. Mixson (Mary); and sister-in-law Jan Mixson. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom he loved deeply. He was predeceased by daughter Laura Frances Mixson; brothers Charles, Herman and James Mixson; and sisters Frances Morton, Marjorie Whitehurst and Doris Barker. Services will be held Monday, August 14, 2023, 10:00 AM in Williston Florida at the First Baptist Church. SERVICES Funeral Service

Monday, August 14, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

First Baptist Church Williston 339 E Noble Ave Williston, FL 32696