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To: Rules
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026
By: Representative Barton
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 22
A RESOLUTION MOURNING THE LOSS AND COMMEMORATING THE LIFE, 1
LEGACY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OF MR. CHARLIE FRED MYLES, AND 2
EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS UPON HIS 3
PASSING. 4
WHEREAS, it is written in Ecclesiastes 3:1 that "To 5
everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under 6
the Heaven," and as such, on December 27, 2025, the immaculate 7
author and finisher of our souls' destiny summoned the mortal 8
presence of dearly beloved, Charlie Fred Myles, to eternal rest, 9
rendering great sorrow and loss to his family, friends and 10
community; and 11
WHEREAS, born in Pritchard, Alabama on February 11, 1946, 12
as one of 10 children to his parents, to Annie Mae (Gooden) 13
Myles and Robert Myles, who raised him with love and reverence 14
for the Lord; and 15
WHEREAS, he graduated from Magnolia High School in Moss 16
Point in 1965, and went on to attend Bishop College in Dallas, 17
Texas and Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi; 18
and 19
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WHEREAS, driven by his desire to begin his professional 20
career, he left Jackson State University for a job opportunity 21
at Chevron that became a lucrative lifelong career, where he 22
earned groundbreaking positions as the first African American 23
in certain departments; and 24
WHEREAS, known for his humorous and affectionate nature, 25
Charlie remained at Chevron where he built a 28-year career 26
until he retired; and 27
WHEREAS, Charlie was just as passionate about his community 28
as he was about his career, and spent countless hours helping 29
those in need, such as serving as a volunteer at the Jackson 30
County Youth Court, where he served under two judges, Judge 31
Emily Baker and Judge Albert Sidney Johnson, who expressed 32
adoration for him by awarding him the title of Outstanding 33
Volunteer of the Year two different times; and 34
WHEREAS, Charlie was most proud of his duties as an active 35
parent in his daughters' lives as evidenced by his passionate 36
service as PTO President and Booster Club President; and 37
WHEREAS, many others in the community also evidenced their 38
appreciation for Charlie's dedication to the youth of Jackson 39
County by showering him with accolades, including: being 40
nominated as an Outstanding Young Man of Jackson County, being 41
selected as an Outstanding Young Man of America (1980), the 42
Governor's Distinguished Service Award (1978) and recognition 43
from the Executive Director of Volunteers in Prevention, 44
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Probation, and Prisons, Inc., under the direction of Judge 45
Keith Leenhouts and from President Ronald Reagan for his 46
volunteer service in the Jackson County Youth Court (1984); 47
and 48
WHEREAS, in spite of his busy commitment to the Jackson 49
County Youth Court and the community, he still found time to 50
nurture his personal relationships as a member of Valor Lodge 51
271 in Three Rivers, Mississippi, The Heroines of Jericho Three 52
Sisters Court #165, the United Supreme Council, King Solomon 53
Temple No. 142 and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated; and 54
WHEREAS, absent from the body is to be present with the 55
Lord, Charlie Myles has traversed the river of life to join in 56
heavenly reunion with his parents; six brothers - Richard, 57
Douglas, Eugene, Robert Lee, Anthony, Marvin; one sister, 58
Gladys Leona, and his one true friend, Henry Leo Beard; and 59
WHEREAS, to cherish his memory, he leaves two daughters, 60
Shayla and Jalisha; two brothers, Jimmy and Henry; and two 61
grandsons, Nathaniel and Nicholas; and 62
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to 63
recognize and honor the lives of Mississippians who dedicate their 64
time and talents to their family, professions and the community 65
thereby bringing positivity to the great State of Mississippi: 66
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF 67
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby 68
mourn the loss and commemorate the life and legacy of Mr. Charlie 69
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ST: Charlie F. Myles; mourn the loss and
commemorate the life, legacy and community
service of.
Fred Myles, and express deepest sympathy to his family, friends 70
and community upon his passing. 71
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be 72
furnished to the family of Charlie Fred Myles and to the members 73
of the Capitol Press Corps. 74