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Thomas CHILES Obituary
84, of Springfield, passed away at Soin Medical Center on Thursday morning, December 9, 2021. He was born in Springfield, on November 27, 1937, the son of the late Bernard and Myrtle (Roberts) Chiles. Tom
retired as a machinist from
Kelsey Hayes-Speco and in his retirement, he drove a school bus for the Northwestern School District. Tom enjoyed
attending car shows and his pride and joy was his 1953 Mercury. He is survived by his
children, Melinda Horner, Mary Jo (Harry) Burns, Thomas Lee Chiles Jr., Robert (Julie) Chiles, and Christa (Tom) DeWalt;
sister, Mary Ann (Ralph) Foley; twelve grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a dear friend, Peggy Roberts. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Ann (Hawks) Chiles; brothers, Richard and
Bernard; and sister, Sandy. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Wednesday in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.littletonandrue.com.
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Shirley and Marvin Grout
December 13, 2021
Our heart breaks. We will miss him. May God give your family peace. We have lots of memories
rick conley
December 12, 2021
I'm so sorry for your guys's loss I always loved Tom and I'll miss him. R I P
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