Christopher A. Miles, Rehoboth businessman

Christopher A. Miles, 52, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Annapolis and Edgewater, Md., passed away peacefully into the waiting arms of Jesus Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. He was born Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1960, son of the late Joseph F. and Catherine E. (Coffman) Miles.

Mr. Miles was the companion of Jason M. Alcorn, with whom he resided in Rehoboth Beach for the past 15 years and co- owned and operated Leather Central in Rehoboth Beach. He enjoyed acting in plays and production work, being a Secret Santa and donating a lot of his time and talent to AIDS Delaware. He will always be remembered as having a positive outlook on life, being caring, loving, generous to a fault and was devoted to his family and friends.

He was survived by his partner, Jason M. Alcorn; two daughters, Amanda Cristin Miles of Grasonville, Md. and Ameila Jane Miles of Lewes; two sisters, Gloria Simmons and Marilyn Torres, both of Edgewater, Md.; one brother, Michael James Miles of Centreville, Md.; and several nieces and nephews and their families.

A celebration of Christopher's life will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, at Saketumi Restaurant, 18814 Route 1, Rehoboth Beach, DE. A lite fare will be served.

Memorial contrIbutions are suggested to American Cancer Society, PO Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803, or AIDS Delaware, 100 W. 10th Street, 315, Wilmington, DE 19801. Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.