Jesse William Giles

Jesse William Giles

Age 98, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away June 6, 2017 in Fayetteville. He was born September 26, 1918 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the son of Jess and Ruby Ann (Fleming) Giles.

William served in the United States Navy during World War II.  He was a fireman in California after the service. After moving back to Arkansas he raised chickens and cattle on their farm.  He was a charter member of the Prairie Grove Lions Club.  He attended both the First United Methodist Church in Prairie Grove and the Viney Grove Methodist Church.
 
He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Lora Dean Giles and his parents.
 
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law Roger and Carolyn Giles of Magnolia, Arkansas and Donald and Emilie Giles of Leavenworth, Kansas; two granddaughters Sara Smartt and her husband Jeremy of San Diego, California and Lilly Giles of Magnolia, Arkansas; one great grandson William Thomas Smartt; his loving and faithful friend Maxine Caudle.

Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, June 13th, 2017 - 10:00 a.m. at the Viney Grove Methodist Church in Prairie Grove. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery, there will be no graveside services.

Pallbearers will be: Sam Tyree, Charles Hall, Wayne Hall, Terry Howerton, Buford Hand, Eugene Hamilton, Clifton Clark and Larry Bell.

Memorials may be made to the Viney Grove Methodist Church, 751 East Parks, Prairie Grove, AR 72753 or the Prairie Grove Senior Center, 475 Ed Staggs Dr, Prairie Grove, AR 72753.