Myles Weston Key

June 14, 1989 - July 15, 2020

Our beloved Myles Weston Key died on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. As the circumstances surrounding his death are unknown, Myles did suffer from drug addiction for many years. Even though this was an unfortunate part of his life, it did not define who he was or how we want to remember him. We, as a family, fought as hard as we knew how to help Myles, and our constant hope of his recovery dashed so unexpectedly is devastating. Myles is now living on the field of dreams in Heaven with many beloved family members who have preceded him in death. Myles was born on June 14, 1989 in Bristol, TN, where he grew up and lived most of his life. He was a natural-born athlete and from the time he could throw a ball, Myles had a love for baseball and played the sport for many years. He graduated from East High School, where he was a star baseball player. Myles had a natural knack for entrepreneurship and explored those talents throughout his life, and he was currently employed at Shaw's Landscaping and Lawn Service. He was beloved by his many friends, especially his best friends through thick and thin, Matt Jenkins, Reece Wheeler and Bryson Foster. Not only did he enjoy the company of good friends and family, and he had a sense of humor that could make the whole room laugh. Along with his sense of humor, Myles was strikingly handsome, especially with his flowing long, luscious hair. He was beautiful inside and out. The light of this life and his forever girl was his daughter Milia Jaelin. Myles was loved and adored by his nephews and was fondly called Uncle Booboo. Having an immeasurable love for his family, Myles loved spending time with those he loved, particularly his daughter and nephews. He could be quiet at times, but once someone got to know him, he had a fun-loving spirit, a quiet confidence, a contagious laugh, a kind heart, and an insatiable appetite for life. He will forever be missed and thought of fondly by family and friends. Survivors include his loving parents, Kim and Susan Key; his sister and her husband, Katelyn and Wes Baker; his daughter, Milia Jaelin; his nephews, Kingston and Lincoln Baker; his aunts and uncles, Dennis and Donna Hare, Taffie and Randy Barb, “new” aunt Nancy Berry, Tim and Teenie Key, and “Aunt” Ginny White; his cousins, Todd and Ginger Hare (Jakob, Brantley, Olivia, and Topher), Jessica and David Gannaway (Thomas and Ian), Tyler and Candice Barb, Brandy Barb and JC Simmons (Ryker, Easton, and, soon-to-be-born, Ridge), Kristen and Brad Woodard (Tread), Anya Ruby (Daniel and Catalina), Jenny and Art Cutler (Johnathon, Ben and James), and Bill and Adelia Spencer (Courtney and Bethany); many friends, including Nathan Rosenbalm; and loved ones. He is preceded in death by grandparents: Noah Key, June Foster Bailey, Hazel Sanders Abrams, Lester Greene, Floyd “Red” Abrams; and beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins. There will be a Celebration of Life for Myles on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 7:00PM at Harvest Worship Center at 3750 US-421, Bristol, TN 37620. (If it rains, the Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, July 25 at 7:00PM). Because of the current Covid-19 mandate, please wear masks and practice social distancing while sharing fond memories of Myles with each other and family. We will fellowship together outside and in the fellowship hall. Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 we have been advised not to serve food but we will have plenty of water and other drinks to keep everyone hydrated. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Myles Key, online at http://walkrun.stjude.org/kingstoncan or by mail at 1102 17th Ave. South, Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37212. “Only people who are capable of loving strongly can also suffer great sorrow, but this same necessity of loving serves to counteract their grief and heals them.” -Leo Tolstoy Rest in Peace our Beautiful Boy…