Miles Shugerman Denson

OBITUARY

Miles Shugerman Denson, 67, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Gadsden, Alabama, Miles was the beloved son of Jeanne and Allan Denson.

Miles met his wife Rita in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and together they moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where they welcomed their two sons, Jared and Brandon. In 1999, Miles and his family relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, 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 & Brandon; daughters-in-law Van & 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 will be held at 10:00 AM on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at North Atlanta Memorial Park (5188 Winters Chapel Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30360). 

Immediately following the service, family and friends are invited to gather at Miles and Rita’s home (1900 Bonaventure Way, Marietta, GA 30068). A shiva minyan will begin at 2:30 PM, and the family will conclude receiving visitors at 3:00 PM.

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.

FUNERAL DETAILS: A graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM at North Atlanta Memorial Park, 5188 Winters Chapel Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30360



SHIVA: Shiva will be immediately following the funeral until 3:00 PM at the home of Rita Denson, 1900 Bonaventure Way, Marietta, GA 30068