Frank Breland Miley, Jr.

Frank Breland Miley, Jr., 79, of Hampton, S.C. died Thursday, February 8, in Agape Hospice House in Lexington, S.C.  He was born February 28, 1938 in Walterboro and was the only child of Frank Breland Miley and Gertrude Cone Miley.

The small town of Early Branch was a perfect place for a boy that loved nature, fishing and hunting to grow up.  After attending Wade Hampton High School, Frank graduated from Newberry College and began his career at Reichhold Chemicals in Hampton.  He retired as Plant Manager of BTL Chemicals in 1988 after having a stroke.

Frank was a member of First Baptist Church of Hampton where he sang in the choir and taught Sunday School.  He was a member of the Hampton County Watermelon Festival Committee and was in charge of the fishing contest for many years.  One of his favorite hobbies was raising Labrador Retrievers and training his dogs for field trials and was also known to make good use of them with his skills in a dove field.  He had been a member of the Palmetto Retriever Club and was also a Rotarian.  Even though his activities were limited after his stroke, he retained his enjoyment of life and loved his family and pets.  His children and grandchildren were his pride and joy.  He was a Gamecock fan and loved TV and beach music.  Music reminded him of shagging and playing his trumpet.

Frank is survived by his wife of 59 years, Brenda Golden Miley, a son, Frank Breland "Trey" Miley, III and daughter-in-law, Theresa Burbage Miley of Lexington, SC, and a daughter Mindy Miley of Charleston, S.C.  He is also survived by grandsons, Frank Breland Miley, IV of Seattle, Washington, Brooks Miley and Bryce Miley, both of Lexington, S.C.  He was predeceased by an infant granddaughter.

Funeral services will be 3 PM Tuesday, February 13, at Hampton First Baptist Church with Rev. Emerson Wiles officiating with burial following in the Hampton Cemetery directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home of Hampton.  Visitation will be in the church sanctuary from 2 to 3 PM before the service.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hampton First Baptist Church, 308 Oak Street East, Hampton, SC 29924, or Hampton Cemetery, c/o Linda O'Quinn, 402 Shaw Drive, Hampton, SC 29924 or the charity of your choice.