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Jimmie Riles Obituary
Jackson
Jimmie Isaac Riles, 83, of Jackson passed away peacefully on February 9, 2015 at home from the effects of Alzheimer's Disease.
Jimmie was born in Sumrall, MS on March 22, 1931 to Bessie Phillips Riles and Isaac Asberry Riles. He received his BA in electrical engineering from Mississippi State University and worked for the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Electrification Administration. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force.
He was a member of Briarwood United Methodist Church. He enjoyed dancing of all types: square, line, round, and ballroom.
Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Annie Jean Bond Riles; his sons, James Marvin Riles (Benae E.) and Terry Michael Riles; one brother, Eugene Riles (Betty); and one sister, June Rogers (LD) .
He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Dianne Riles (fiance, Jimarcus Carroll); brother, J.C. Riles (Janette); grandson, James Everett Riles (Cissy R.); granddaughter, Nicole Riles; great grandsons, Julian Everett Riles and Jackson McLain Riles; great granddaughters, Athena Capri Riles and Alexandra Nicole-James Riles; and sister-in-law, Betty Riles.
A visitation will be held Thursday, February 12, 2015 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Parkway Funeral Home in Ridgeland. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 13, 2015 at 10:00 am at Parkway Funeral Home, with visitation held prior starting at 9:00 am. Memorials may be made in Jimmie's name to The Alzheimer's Association or any of the local no-kill animal shelters.
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Memories and Condolences
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Charlotte Walker
March 20, 2015
I met Mr. Jimmie later in his life, about the time his decline began. He was always kind to me and would seem to be genuinely glad to see me.
Elizabeth Riles
March 19, 2015
I love you and miss you!
Dianne Pulver
February 12, 2015
Sending our love and condolences to you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Mary Dennison
February 12, 2015
Sending our love and condolences to you in your loss. Wish we could be there with you at this time. Praying for your family Love you, Mary Phillips Dennison and Sharon Dennison Bell.
The Staff of Parkway Funeral Home
February 11, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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