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Adam Wiles Obituary

Adam John Wiles, 26, of Bradenton died March 12, 2010. Adam was born February 8, 1984 in Gainesville, FL. He was a graduate of Manatee High School, Class of 2002, and attended Manatee Community College and Manatee Technical Institute. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and served there as an acolyte. Adam worked in the landscape and construction business. He was voted Most Outgoing at King Middle School and was a former Boy Scout. He was a member of Manatee County Little League, Manatee County Babe Ruth, Sarasota Snappers AAU Team, Manatee High School J.V. Baseball Team, Manatee High School J.V. and Varsity Football Teams and Manatee High School Interact. His hobbies included fishing and playing the drums. Adam is predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Hugh G. Moser, Jr. He is survived by his parents Ray and Karen Wiles, brother Rich Wiles, sister Angela Wiles, maternal grandmother Winnie Moser, long time friend Amy Zinna and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3200 Manatee Ave. W., at 11:00AM on Saturday, March 20, with burial at Palma Sola Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Wiles residence. Adam loved his family, friends, pets and life. He will be extremely missed. Arrangements entrusted to Shannon Funeral Home, Westview Chapel. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.shannonfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Mar. 17, 2010.

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Tina Rickards

March 14, 2024

Just wanted to reach out and say that I think of you all often and I still remember even 14 years later. Love, Light and Prayers, Tina

Kenyetta wilson

April 3, 2013

Aww Adam u were a good person.....gone wayy to soon....my heart goes out to the family....Mrs..wiles I always love you.....from day one.....Im praying for comfort.......

Tina Rickards

August 22, 2010

Dear Ray, Karen & Family:
It is with deepest regrets and sorrow that the first news I have of you all in years is this tragedy. You have been in my thoughts often through the years and are now in my prayers. If I can be of any assistance in anyway email me @ [email protected]

Tara Pridemore

July 9, 2010

Dear Karen,
It has been many years since we have been in touch but that hasnt changed the fact that u have been in our thoughts and prayers and even laughs even prior to this horrible loss. U played a large roll in my life and up bringing for many years and I will never forget that. I wish I could have been there for u threw this horrible time in ur and ur childerens lives... I think often of all the fun ur kids and I had as we babysat them for so many years, they even stayed with us when u didnt need a sitter u all had a huge part in my life that I will never forget. Im sorry that it is at this horrible time that I was able to contact u. All my love to u and urs from myself and my very own family who have heard of u for many years feeling as if they knew u to. If i can ever be any help please dont hesitate to call me. Lots of love Tara and Asa and family!!!! xoxoxox

Krystal Sepcsik

June 2, 2010

Dear Mrs. Wiles and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. You are the best teacher I ever had. I hope you all the best. My bother who grew up with Adam and went to school with him wishes the same. I pray everynight for you and your family. I never met Adam, but I wil continue to pray for the family and him.
I love you guys.
Krystal M. Sepcsik

Olive Langston

April 10, 2010

Wiles...As yall know, yall are like my 2nd fam...we all miss addy so much and yall are gonna make it through with ad by your side always.. :) keep your heads up LOVE YALL SO MUCH!!!

Becky Kline

April 7, 2010

Ray and Karen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. May God take care of your every needs.

Becky Kline, ZNS Engineering, LC

Gary and Cathy Allred

March 21, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to you Angela and your family.

Nell Sanders

March 19, 2010

Karen, Ray and family,
My heart is broken with your loss. You are in our prayers.
Your cousin Nell

March 19, 2010

We never met your son but Terry and Sandy thought highly of him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this, your time of sorrow.
Jackie and Michael St.John

March 18, 2010

May God help you bear the unimaginable sorrow of losing Adam. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. In sympathy and friendship, The Bouziane Family

March 18, 2010

THE WILES FAMILY,
WE LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH AND WE LOVED ADAM VERY MUCH " SELF PRESERVATION"
IS ALL WE CAN ASK OF YOU.YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS EVERYDAY! THE GOFORTHS

March 18, 2010

our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire wiles family, stay strong.
brian and julia schultz

March 18, 2010

Karen, Ray, Richard and Angela, Our hearts are BROKEN for your family!! We are serious when we say that you have constantly been in our thoughts and prayers for comfort these past few days. Words could never express.....
We Love you!! Muffie and Steve

Tanya & Brittney Smith

March 17, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

March 17, 2010

Karen and Ray - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Lynne, Chuck, Kara, and Wesley Banks

March 17, 2010

Karen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Your cousin Shirley Thomas Oliver. Chattanooga, Tn.

Gwen Wiles

March 17, 2010

As Adam's favorite Aunt, Gwen, I watched that little fella growing up. He had a heart of gold and would do anything for his cousins. We miss you but now MamaRuth has you to hold and comfort. Our lives will never be the same without you.

John Leggero

March 17, 2010

Ray,Karen and family, My Thoughts and prayers are with you.

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