Lorenzo Andre Miles

HIS JOURNEY... Lorenzo Andre Miles, known to most as “Renny”, was born on July 28, 1955 in Somerset County . He was the son of Hazel Cropper and the late George Evans. He departed this life on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 1:57am after a long battle with cancer. He was raised by his late grandparents, Alonzo, Sr. and Ella Miles. Renny was educated in the Somerset County school system and graduated from the old Crisfield High in 1974. He was saved at a young age under the leadership of Mother Mildred Spain during a revival at Enon Baptist of Deliverance Church, where Margaret Johnson and the late Mary Lane were pastoring. He was united in holy matrimony to Deborah J. Ayres Miles on May 9, 2003. He was employed at various places including Mrs. Pauls Kitchen, but Renny's greatest passion was his work in law enforcement. He served his community with passion as a Somerset County Sheriff's Deputy. He developed a reputation as a "Hometown Hero" for his remarkable work in his community as well as his fierce loyalty to any law enforcement officer in need. Not once did his battle with cancer prevent him from doing what he did best, serving the community. Renny wore many hats over the period of his career. He was a member of the Honor Guard, Background Investigator, Voice Stress Analysis Operator and Supervisor of the Somerset County Sex Offender Registration program. Renny began his career in law enforcement in 1989 with the Crisfield Police Department. He graduated from the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy in December 1990. Renny was assigned to the Somerset County Narcotics Task Force following graduation where he was recognized as an expert witness in narcotics investigations. In August 1993, Miles joined the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) where he performed road patrol duties until he was assigned to the Criminal Investigation Section. He progressed through the ranks and was promoted to Lieutenant in June 2014. For a substantial period of time, Renny was the lone member of the SCSO’s Criminal Investigation Section, Certified in CVSA and the SCAN (Scientific Content Analysis) technique of statement analysis. He was regarded as an expert in interview and interrogation and has been requested by agencies around the country for assistance in high profile investigations. Renny was extremely passionate about his work and training in this area. He was a legend and master at criminal investigations. Renny received many distinguished Service Awards including Investigator of the Month Awards, Certificates of Recognition for all types of high profile incidents, Unit Citation Awards, multiple Certificates of Appreciation from all types of allied agencies, community organizations, and the citizens whom he served. He was awarded Deputy of the Year in the Crime Prevention Category in 2009 and Deputy of the Year in the Contribution to Profession Category in 2016. Both were awarded by the Maryland Sheriff’s Association. Renny will be remembered by friends as the murderer of the English language. Friends will never forget his "Rennysims." He will also be remembered for the good deeds to the community that he was so proud to be a part of and serve. He leaves to mourn: his wife, Deborah J. Miles; two children, William (Alison) Purnell of Portsmouth, VA and Erica King of Salisbury, MD; two whom he helped to raise as his own, Shi’Kerra and Ty’ Kerra Green, both of Salisbury, MD; his mother, Hazel Cropper; two brothers, Brian Miles of Wyoming and Harold Cropper of Westover, MD; his sisters, Carolyn (Larry Taylor) and Sharon Evans, both of Boston, MA, Linda Butler and Senora (Ronald Moore), both of Crisfield, MD, Angie Evans and Rhonda (Patrick) Champagne, both of Boston, MA; brothers-and sisters-in-law, Ernestine (George) Sample of Baltimore, MD, Carol Short of DE, Shirley Chisum of Berlin, MD, Charles (Connie) Ayres of Delmar, DE, Beverly (Marvin) Smith of Berlin, MD; Mary Ayers of DE and Robert (Queen) Leonard of Bishopville, MD; two aunts, Pauline (George) Jackson and Clementine Spence; two special nieces, Camille Ward and Demetria Jones;11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, as well as his Somerset Sheriff’s Department family who will miss him dearly and other agencies. He was preceded in death by two uncles, Bobby and Alonzo Miles, Jr. and two aunts, Ella Miles and Elizabeth Williams. LOVINGLY SUBMITTED THE FAMILY

Lorenzo Andre Miles

July 28, 1955 - March 24, 2019