Douglas "Lee" Miles Sr, Master Sensi of Michigan Martial Arts, Father, Son, Friend, Brother and Entrepreneur passed away peacefully Wednesday May 19, 2021 at his home in Shelby Township.  Mr. Miles had a passion for Martial Arts, forming his own style Miles Kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu.  He was a 3rd degree black belt in Karate and a Blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu.  Training with the Gracie brothers in California & Hawaii and owning Michigan Martial Arts in Farmington Hills, MI were highlights of his life.  He was respected and loved by his students and an inspirational force in the lives of many.  Doug was born in Royal Oak, Michigan to parents Joyce and Don Miles.  He is survived by his 2 children Douglas Lee Miles Jr. and Candice Mason, his loving mother Joyce, ex-wife and friend Jackie Risher, his sister Tammy, his brothers Don, Dave, Chris, Jim, Sam, Dean and his 2 grandchildren Finnley and Monroe Mason.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Doug aka "Mr. Miles" or "Master Lee" valued hard work and respect for others.  He encouraged so many young people in the community and always pushed them to be and do their best.

Mr. Miles had a lot of love for a family cabin on Black Lake in Cheboygan, Michigan where his family played for generations.  It was considered a slice of heaven to everyone in the Miles family and the place he was happiest. There he spent many summers and winters dirt biking, snowmobiling, four wheeling, and Jet skiing with his family.  His ashes will be spread over Black Lake in an intimate ceremony later this summer.

We will be holding a Celebration of Life on Wednesday June 2nd from 2pm to 7pm at the Twin Chimneys in Independence Oaks County Park, Clarkston, MI.  9501 Sashabaw Rd. Village of Clarkston, MI 48348.  Food & Refreshments will be served.  Please bring any photos, memento's and memories you have of Doug to share.  You can honor his memory by making a donation "In Loving Memory of Douglas Lee Miles" to Kids Kicking Cancer https://kidskickingcancer.org/donate/ and have acknowledgements sent to Doug Miles 5003 Cavendish Ct. Ann Arbor, MI 48103.  There will also be envelopes and a donation box at the Celebration of Life. 

If you're coming from out of town and need accommodations we have a block of rooms reserved for a discounted rate at the Holiday Inn Express at Great Lakes Crossing under "The Miles Family". It is located 5 minutes from the memorial venue.  

Holiday Inn Express 

3990 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326