Mr. Vincent Earl Miles was born on November 7, 1964 to the parentage of the late Lurlean and James Douglas Miles in Kaufman, Texas. He graduated from Kaufman Independent School District. Vincent also attended the  University of Houston to further his education.

He returned to Dallas, Texas where he served as a Peace Officer for more than 20 years. He retired from the City and enjoyed serving as a full time Deacon and Head of Security for Gospel Tabernacle Church. He had a number one passion to serve and help others.

Vincent's greatest joy was being a dad, raising five children. He was also an outstanding grandfather. He dedicated his entire life to being a loving and caring son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend.

He is also preceded in death by one brother Norman Lewis Thomas Jr. and one aunt Lois.

Vincent leaves behind to cherish his memories (5) children: Tommy Britt Smith, Emmanuel Michael Carmouche, Norman Lewis Thomas Jr., Tyron Britt Smith, and Noryah Shimia Smith; (2) grandsons: Vincent Logan Smith and Payton DeShawn Smith; (4) sisters: Sharon Denice Brown, Carolyn Rena Miles, Doris Marie Miles and Denetra Rachelle Miles; (1) brother Lorenzo Miles (Teressa); (3) very special cousins: Walter Thomas Sr., Todd Burrell and Tiffany Burrell; (3) special nieces: Catricia Miles, Tonisha Miles and Tamera Strange; (3) special nephews: Walter Rivers Jr., Gary Taylor Jr. and Keon Brown Sr.; (8) special friends Irene Kelly, Marcus Hill, Patrick Lewis, Marvin Kines, Joe Lewis, Leroy Pena, David Gibson, Majusta Allen and Bishop David E. Martin along with a host of other family and friends who will miss him dearly.