Obituary: Miles Shugerman Denson
Miles Shugerman Denson, 67, of Marietta, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Miles Shugerman Denson, 67, of Marietta, Ga., passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Gadsden, Ala., Miles was the beloved son of Jeanne and Allan Denson.
Miles met his wife, Rita, in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and together they moved to Baltimore, Md., where they welcomed their two sons, Jared and Brandon. In 1999, Miles and his family relocated to Atlanta, Ga., where he built a thriving life filled with lasting friendships and cherished memories.
A graduate and lifelong fan of the University of Alabama, Miles enjoyed a successful career as a technology and defense sales executive. His unmatched networking skills and charismatic personality allowed him to form deep connections wherever he went. Miles’ nickname was “Smilin’ Miles,” as he was known for his genuine warmth, quick wit, and playful humor. His generosity was boundless and his willingness to lend a helping hand knew no limits. Miles never met a stranger, and to him, everyone was just a quick phone call away.
Miles confronted life’s challenges head on, managing his lifelong battle with Type 1 Diabetes with remarkable strength and resilience. He enjoyed his growing family and grandchildren and recently fulfilled one of his greatest joys by traveling to Hawaii and Saigon, Vietnam, to celebrate the wedding of his son, Jared, and daughter-in-law, Van.
Miles loved to share his favorite joke with friends and strangers alike: “You know Bear Bryant, the famous Alabama football coach? Well, he would say, ‘If you want to walk through the heavenly streets of gold, you gotta know the password.’ Do you know what the password is? Roll Tide Roll.”
He is survived by his devoted wife, Rita; sons, Jared and Brandon; daughters-in-law, Van and Jordanna; grandsons, Solomon, Jeremy, and Rafael; and his siblings, Scott (Judith), Bill (LeNae), Jim (Barbara), Arthur, Kathryn Cox (Rusty), and Susan Newman (Randy), along with many loving nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at North Atlanta Memorial Park (5188 Winters Chapel Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30360). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Friends of the IDF in Miles’s memory.
Miles Shugerman Denson will be remembered forever for his boundless energy, compassionate heart, infectious humor, and unwavering love for family and friends. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999.
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