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John Hoyt Jiles, Jr.
Sep 22, 1933 - Jan 12, 2014
Macon, GA- John Hoyt Jiles, Jr., 80, was called home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 12, 2014. The family will receive friends from 10:00 - 11:00am, prior to an 11:00am funeral service on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Bridges Funeral Home in Gray. Rev. Mark Hudgins will officiate the services. Burial will follow at Cedar Ridge Cemetery in Gray.
Mr. Jiles was the son of the late John Hoyt Jiles, Sr. and Georgia Meadows Jiles. He was born on September 22, 1933 in Cochran and had lived in Middle Georgia for his entire life. Mr. Jiles was a 1950 graduate of Cochran High School and attended Middle Georgia College and Berry College. He joined the United States Army and served with honor as a veteran of the Korean War. Upon his return to civilian life, Mr. Jiles attended Mercer University and began his professional career, retiring from the banking industry after thirty-eight years, having worked for C&S Bank for twenty-three years, Liberty Bank, BEI Consulting and Wachovia Bank. He was a devoted member of Ingleside Baptist Church in Macon, a family man and he valued the lifelong friendships that he had made. Mr. Jiles was also a member of the Macon Jaycees, was involved with the Ocmulgee Little League Baseball, Middle Georgia Bass Masters, the Jonesco Academy Board of Trustees and the Macon Motor Boat Club. In addition to his parents, Mr. Jiles was preceded in death by his wife: Mildred Naomi Johnson "Millie" Jiles, to whom he was married for fifty-two years.
Mr. Jiles is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Charlotte and David McCuen; sons and daughters-in-law: Doug and Renee Jiles and Greg and Carolyn Jiles; grandchildren and spouses: Ashley Jiles, J. D. and MaryBeth Jiles, Christen and Shannon Thompson, Lauren and Jay Austin, Kyle McCuen and Kayla McCuen; great-grandchildren: Cayden Thompson, Grayson Thompson, Cohen Thompson, Walker Austin and Georgia Jiles; and by his companion and friend: Shirley White.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Ingleside Baptist Church, 834 Wimbish Road, Macon, Georgia 31210.
The family may be contacted at the residence.
Bridges Funeral Home and Crematory in Gray has charge of arrangements. Please visit the online memorial at: www.bridgesfh.com.
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Doug, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our heart felt prayers and condolences go out to you and your whole family. May God give you peace and the strength to get through you time of sorrow.
Dale McDuffie
February 7, 2014
Doug, Greg and Charlotte,
I was sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ronny Sullivan
January 16, 2014
John was a very dear classmate at Cochran High School. It was good to renew our life notes later in life when we saw each other on his visits to Cochran with Shirley. I know he'll be missed by his family and friends. Prayers for all. Sharon Williams Cochran
January 15, 2014
Doug, Charlotte, and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paulina Greene Stone
January 15, 2014
Doug,Greg and Charlotte, So sorry for your loss.Thoughts and prayers for all of you and your families.
Deena Beck Hammond and family
January 15, 2014
To all you precious children, I will never forget all of you. I enjoyed chatting with John at BPS when he would come in. My prayer is that we keep his memories alive and prepare to meet him again. I believe he is in his new body and out of pain and suffering. May God bless you all as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sara Forehand
January 15, 2014
Doug, Greg and Charlotte: I am sorry for your loss and the sadness you are feeling. I know you all will have happy memories of your Dad forever. He was a sweet, kind and very generous man. I will always remember how much my Dad liked him, too. Oh, those Ocmulgee Little League days. Love and prayers to you all.
Vicki Forehand Mills
January 14, 2014
Sending loving and comforting prayers to all the family of Mr. Jiles. I have many fond memories of visiting and playing as a child at his home in Cross Keys.
Donna Sue (Perry) Ellison
January 14, 2014
Charlotte, Greg & Doug, I have so many fond memories of your dad. What a sweet gentle man who always had a smile. Growing up in the neighborhood the Jiles house was the place we all were welcome. Lots of laughs, songs, piano playing, grilling, driving the car, movie watching and of course dancing. Mr & Mrs Jiles were the best. Thanks for all the great memories! My thoughts and prayers are with y'all . Hug
Janet Stinson Copeland
January 14, 2014
John was such a great person and one of my favorite cousins. He was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed.
Sara Mobley Melton Jonesboro, Ga
January 14, 2014
John was one of the first men I met when I moved to Macon. He was a wonderful man and he will be fondly remember by his family and friends.
Jim Hickman
January 14, 2014
John and Millie are together again and we know they are happy. No more pain, just enjoying their eternal life with their Savior & worshiping Him. We loved their friendship; they are a very special couple.
Carol & Tommy Goings
January 14, 2014
we were so sorry to hear of John's death. We had some good times with him at the Macon boat club and here at the lake. Our sympathy goes out to his family.
Daniel and Effie Jo Blizzard
January 14, 2014
Sorry we are out of state, we thought so much of John and always enjoyed visits with him when he came to down to Cochran, your family is in our thoughts and prayers,Tommy & Judy Porter
January 14, 2014
I worked with John on many Macon projects. He was a true "Southern Gentleman". Hard worker with a keen wit and a joy to be around. he will be missed!
Bill Northenor
January 14, 2014
A good man and one that was truly a Southern gentleman. I met John in Fort Valley in the late 1940s when his family moved to Peachtree Street.
Ernest Read Jr.
January 14, 2014
A wonderful individual who was always not only someone great to work with, but someone who was someone great to have as a friend. Our prayers are with John's family.
John Shoemaker
January 14, 2014
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