Mr. Myles S. Thames Jr.

September 24, 1939 - October 3, 2021

Myles S. Thames, Jr., 82, the husband of Susie G. Thames, died Monday, October 4, 2021, at his home. A graveside service will be at 11 o'clock on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, in the Liberty Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. James E. Beck will officiate and the family will receive friends following the service. Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Directors are caring for the family. Born in Sumter, SC, Myles was the son of the late Myles Thames, Sr., and Susie Weatherly Thames. He was a retired truck driver and was a kind-hearted person who dearly loved his family and friends, and always loved talking to them. He loved working in his yard, always feeding the birds, fishing, and especially lifting weights. He has survived by his wife of 58 years, Susie Gilbert Thames; daughter, Pam Griggs of Hartsville, SC; granddaughters, Lindsey Griggs, and Maegan Griggs of Hartsville, SC; sister, Deloris McCoy of Sumter, SC; numerous nephews and nieces of Sumter, SC. He was proceeded in death by his brothers, Julius Thames, and W.R. Thames. The family would like to express their appreciation for the loving care that was provided by Agape Care of South Carolina Sumter. Memorials may be made to Agape Care of South Carolina, Sumter Office, 8 Law Range, Sumter, SC 29150.