Service Details
Family and friends are invited to meet at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, April 3, 2021 for a memorial homegoing service.
VISITATION
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
MEMORIAL HOMEGOING SERVICE
9:00 a.m.
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RACINE – Dereck Luther Miles,(Boosie) 82, passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 25, 2021.
He was born May 4, 1938 in Clarksdale Miss. to the late Sallie Smith and Robert Myles. He grew up in Chicago, Illinois. where he attended and graduated from Crane High school, as well as working many jobs including singing and performing throughout Chicago. He later moved to Racine, WI in the early 70’s where he worked many years at SC Johnson Wax, retiring in the early 2000’s. Boosie enjoyed singing, listening to a variety of music, watching sports, old movies, barbequing [cooking}, spending time with family and dear friends.
He leaves to cherish his memories, five daughters, Petrina West of Chicago IL, Debra (Eulias) Jackson of Chicago IL, Rhea Henderson (Heath) of Chicago IL, Tanya Watts of Racine WI and Tamra Anderson Racine WI; one son, Maurice (Sylvia) Gilliam of Racine WI; four sisters, Frances Stewart of Chicago IL, Pearl Owens of Chicago Il, Juanita (Clarence) Pinion of Bossier City, Louisiana, and Jackie (Greg) Crite of Chicago, IL; two brothers, Vernell Brown of Denver, Colorado, and Martin Brown of Racine, WI; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sallie Smith; father, Robert Myles; brother, Maurice Brown; maternal and paternal grandparents; Aunt Premro Mosby; Uncle Elmo Myles, Sr; other relatives and friends also preceded him in death.
Special thanks to the Ascension Cancer Center here in Racine, as well as Shawn Watkins and Renate Foxie Jordan, who helped with Dereck’s care.
Anonymous says
Tamra & Maurice you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad Boosie, We all go back
Therita Haeris says
Tamra and Maurice you have my deepest Sympathy
Renate says
Rest easy baby
Demeterius Powell says
Sorry for your lost may He RIP
Anonymous says
Cuz we love u all, may he rest in peace. Boosie Tell debra(cuz) we said hello? From the mcclain family!
Sally Cobbler says
Boosty you were a part if my life, a good friend i will miss you..RIPIH my friend😇 until we meet again😥prayers 🙏🏾goes out to family and love ones..Love your friend Killer💖💕💋
LaCrista Myles says
Cousins, Uncle will be truly missed! He was my Dad’s cousin but he was my UNC!!!!!! I’ll miss his smiles and laughter. He was always one way.. Peaceful! I never ever seen him any other way. Ill miss his singing! Love you Boosie!
Love you cousins!!!! ♥️♥️
Tammi J. McCright says
Maurice and Tamra, I am so sorry for loss of your father. God keep your hearts. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4
My love, sympathy, and prayers.
Auntie Tee Harris says
Tamra you and Maurice a long with his Entire Family have my deepest Condolences, Love you Tamra and Maurice.
Elizabeth Myles Lockridge says
R.I.P. BOOTSIE. You will be missed. Tamra you and Maurice and sisters have my deepest condolences. Rest easy cousin Bootsie.
Robert Gamble and Family says
We are sorry to hear of your loss. May Bootsy rest in peace.
James and Estella Gamble and Family says
We will all miss you, Boosie. Condolences to all family and friends. He was a great guy and personality.
Mickey Mouse/ Mickey Rat!!!! says
RIP my cousin, who would have ever thought I’d be officiating and eulogizing your funeral. God knew!!! I love you ❤️
Charlene wilson says
You will be missed Boosie We had a lot of fun together over the years
Daris J Hodges says
Earth’s loss is Heavens gain. Boosie will always be an entertainer and I know that the heavenly party will never stop. Tamra and Maurice ur Dad will live forever in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
The McInnis Family says
The family has our condolences
Linda Ivy says
I remember Boosie, from my cousin Curtiss Marshall, my deepest condolences on the loss of your father, very kind man. Linda (Hinton)Ivy
Jacqueline Washington says
My Condolences to the Family 🙏 RIP 😢 Boosie
Joenathan Gholston Jr says
MY HEART & COMDOLENCES GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY. BOOSIE WILL BE MISSED & HE WILL ALWAYS BE LIKE FAMILY TO ME
Juliana Viertel says
My dearest friend, bootsie, you were such a good guy, you will be missed and never forgotten, my condolence to all his children and rest of the family, lots and lots of good times with you, from back in the day, rest in peace brother, I miss you dearly. Someday we’ll meet again.