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Ferrell “Wayne” Miles
, 48, a multi-platinum music producer, was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to the union of Billy Wayne and Billie Gale Miles. He was exposed to music at an early age given both his parents were musically gifted. His father played the drums and his mother was a classical lyric soprano singer. After the divorce of his parents, Wayne spent much of his early childhood years with his mother, maternal grandparents, LeRoy and Selena Baker, aunts, Sara Marie and Beverly Ann and his uncle, LeRoy Baker, Jr. His Aunt Sara Marie affectionately gave him the nickname, “Waynie Baynie”! He studied music with the Berl Olswanger Music Studio in Memphis and was considered a child prodigy in percussion instruments. Wayne’s love for music motivated him to study piano and saxophone. He attended Hamilton High School. As a young adult Wayne was baptized and joined Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church through his mentorship with Reverend McCray and his friendship with the McCray family who accepted Wayne like family. Gospel music was a big influence in Wayne’s life since he enjoyed participating in the church services as a part of the music ministry at Macedonia where he played conga drums. Another great influence in Wayne’s life was his grandmother, Selena Baker, an entrepreneur and cosmetologist who encouraged Wayne to pursue a career as a barber to generate supplemental income. He quickly learned the skill and leveraged it as a means to generate revenue while he honed his music writing and production skills. As Rap and Hip Hop became the music genre of young urban African Americans, the time was right for his talent and creativity. Wayne’s life as an only child was changed with the birth of his brother, Christopher James Gholson (aka “Drumma Boy”) in the mid 80’s. Wayne adapted readily to the role of “Big Brother” for Chris throughout his early years. He fondly trained Drumma to use the beat machine and navigate through the urban music genre.
raid to die. Tell me Wayne first made a name for himself in the ’90s, working with prominent Memphis Hip Hop acts like Three 6 ian Man, and you sound of scratching Mafia, 8Ball & MJG, Playa Fly and Tela. He named his music production company, “Waynie Baynie” Productions gladness. Turning in honor of his beloved Aunt Sara Marie’s nickname for him. Outside of Memphis, he did production for legends w what was inside. like Scarface as well as a long list of Atlanta artists, including Young Dro and Rocko. He and his brother, Drumma w little of what is on Boy co-produced Plies’ breakthrough song “Shawty,” which went platinum and peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot h.” 100 in 2007. In the music industry, Wayne gave himself the artistic name of “Ensayne Wayne”. He was known for Master’s Voice.”
mentoring and teaching budding producers and new artists with his time and talents.
Wayne leaves behind his devoted loving loyal life partner, Dash Sambrano. He is survived by his mother, Billie Gale Gholson, 4 children, Raven Miles, Devin Miles, Jordan Miles, and Selena Marie Miles, 3 grandchildren, Quintel Miles, Goddess Gale Miles, and Bryson Miles; his loyal brother, producer, Christopher “Drumma Boy” Gholson, step siblings, Krystal Miles, Justin Miles, and Tony Jackson; 2 loving generous aunts, Beverly Ann and Sara Marie Baker, an uncle, LeRoy Baker, a cousin, William Jason Baker; 2 stepfathers, Tommye Ray and James Gholson; and a host of relatives, friends, and colleagues. Wayne was preceded in death in 2017 by his father, Billy Wayne Miles. Wayne died Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Grady Trauma Center in Atlanta, Georgia where he resided for the past 10 plus years.
~The Living Memorial ~
A Tree will be planted in a National Forest as a Living Memorial to Ferrell “Wayne” Miles. This service is offered by Harrison’s Memorial Chapel, Inc. through Batesville Casket Company, the United States Forest Service and Ontario Canada’s Grand Valley Conservation Foundation.
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Celebration The Celebration of Life Friday, February 23, 2018 12:00 Noon
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
1814 Fields Rd. • Memphis, Tennessee 38109
Bishop Tommy L . McCray, Sr.
Processional
~Officiating~
Song of Praise.............................................................................Church Choir Scripture Reading...............................................Reverend Tommy McCray, Jr. Responsive Reading......................Congregation Led by Reverend McCray, Jr. Prayer..................................................................Reverend Tommy McCray, Jr.
Celebration of Life Video
Accompanied by Musical Medley - Michael Phillips, Sondra Phillips
Expressions:
Family Friend...............................Sandra Burke Friend.............................................Mark Bryant Friend...................................................Kai Tyler
Silent Reading of Obituary
Song..............................................Frank Phillips “Really Gonna Miss You”
Song of Praise..............................................................................Church Choir Poem (written by Tommye Lee Ray)...............................Recited by Levi Frazier Drums by Ekpe Lee Resolution.......................................................................................Justin Ford Acknowledgments.......................................................................Tangia Cowan Song........................................................................................Stephanie Bolton Eulogy.................................................................Bishop Tommy L. McCray, Sr. Recessional..................................................................................Church Choir
The Truth Within You for Wayne By Tommye Lee Ray aka. TLR THE MIDNIGHTPOET 2/14/2018 The Truth Within You
Ensayne Wayne- Like the Phoenix Arising from the dust The Truth Within You The truth that is Each of us must ultimately Answer to ourselves Regarding our choices in life One that resonates deeply within Our determination to always be An original pioneer Thus, your first loyalty Is to yourself Living your life As authentically as possible For only then can be there Truth to those around us When you Ensayne are most yourself You were being risk taker a trailblazer Forging your own path… Rather than following anyone’s lead You have the courage to Boldly assert yourself And allow your own star Standing alone when necessary Knowing it is critical to Fulfilling your life’s purpose Thus, always your determination to be an original Pioneer The River Niger flowing up Not down Like the Phoenix Rising from the dust Your Independence, autonomy and freedom Are important to you being The sole proprietor of self With little external need as possible These are expressions of your Inner-light on your own terms Your own creativity and dictates Living life in harmony with you Although your authentic Journey in life began later Than desired your influence On those around you Became their Mt Sumeru
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~Acknowledgments ~
The family of Ferrell Wayne Miles acknowledges with grateful appreciation the courtesies and kindnesses shown them in this, their hour of bereavement. A special thank you to Bishop McCray and the entire McCray family, A&R Barbecue, Dominic Fondon, Frank, Sondra and Michael Phillips, Stephanie Bolton, Mary McDaniel, Sandra Burke, Tangia Cowan, Charlene Price, Kinard Sneed, and to everyone who lent a helping hand in our time of sorrow. Thanks for the expressions of sympathy and concern, and for the kind words regarding Ferrell Wayne Miles’ life. Thanks to everyone who traveled many miles just to show your love towards us. May God bless your being there for us in our special time of need. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
~Honorary Pallbearers ~
Brian Pollard
Brian Kelly
Josh Little
~Active Pallbearers ~
Christopher “Drumma Boy” Gholson Devin Miles LaDell Johnson Marcus Slade Jordan Miles Marvin Maru Arrington Herbert Morris Jabari Stewart Mitchell Burke Tyler Sambrano
~Committal Rites & Interment ~ Final Farewell Memphis Memory Gardens 6444 Raleigh LaGrange Road Memphis, Tennessee 38134
~Reception ~
Following Final Farewell Top of the Line Banquet Hall 3674 Ridgeway Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38115
Distinctive Services by
3320 Millbranch Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38116 901-452-7331 www.harrisonsfuneralhomeinc.com “There’s No Comparison To HARRISON” ~Since 1923~