Jerry Mack Giles, age 57, a resident of Oak Ridge, passed away Friday, May 17, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.
Jerry was born November 25, 1955 in Oliver Springs. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend.
Mr. Giles is survived in death by two sisters and three brothers; Betty (Giles) Stewart and husband, Jim, of Oak Ridge, Patsy (Giles) Hensley and husband, Maurice, of Harriman, David Giles and wife, Etta, of Oliver Springs, Jimmy Giles and wife, Linda, of Oliver Springs and Steve Giles and wife, Anita, of Wartburg.
He is also survived by several nieces and nephews; Carolyn Evans, Susan Kennedy, Dewayne Hensley, Gary Hensley, Sarah Giles, David M. Giles, Amanda Wallick, Seth Giles, Jimmy Lee Giles, Timmy Giles, Katie Portner, Betty Sanchez, Christopher Giles and Jonathan Giles, and a host of special friends and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Dalis Marie (Leach) Giles.
Jerry was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. He not only took pride in his family, he also truly relished the friends he made throughout his life. He was a man with many talents, skills and hobbies. In his spare time he enjoyed growing tomatoes, peppers and plants of any kind. He also enjoyed reading.
The family will receive friends Monday, May 20, between the hours of 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Gary Hensley officiating. Burial and graveside services will follow at Anderson Memorial Gardens.
Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.sharpfh.com.
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