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1945
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2020
William Giles Obituary
Born in Bermuda, on April 25, 1945, he was the son of the late William E. Giles and Gladys M. Hodson Giles.
Billy was raised in Etchison, MD. and attended school in Damascus, MD. He Served in the U.S. Army from 1966 through 1972 and had a career in excavating until retirement.
He is survived by three children, William Giles Jr. and wife Laurie, Michael Giles and wife Kathy, Melana Becker and husband Josh; seven grandchildren; Bailey Giles, Marli Giles, Roni Giles, Alyssa Metz, Kyle Metz, Chloe Credeur and Maximus Becker. Two great grandchildren; Isabella Fitzwater and Charlotte Billman. Brother, Lenny Giles, sister Betty Richards and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Giles, Gerald Hodson and a sister Dolly Larman.
Billy was an avid Motorcyclist and classic car enthusiast. He always had a good time with everything he did and mostly enjoyed his friends and family. He will be missed by many.
A burial is planned at a later date in Prospect United Methodist Cemetery, Mt. Airy, MD.
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for William Giles
Pamela Enfinger Taylor
September 14, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My deepest condolences to the Giles Family and friends.
Joseph Hart
June 5, 2020
What to say about thunder. Many people come in and out of my life but billy was one of the most special people I have ever came a cross. I have so many memories of us that are very special to me. And to his family my deepest sympathy. Billy is a great man and friend. You definitely will be missed bro. Much love.
Donna Freeman
June 5, 2020
Every time we hung out it was always fun.He knew how to make someone laugh. He would always have my back.Definitely,will be missed.RIP
Jodine Judson
June 5, 2020
Billy was the first friend I made when I moved to Maryland. I spent time with him almost every day for the 2 years that I lived there. He became like family to me and my kids when we had no family around. He was truly one of the good ones. I feel so lucky to have known him. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Ronnie Wahl
June 4, 2020
Billy was always fun to be around and we had many memories riding together. One I will always remember is riding home from DE. on Route 100 in the rain and we decided to race each other. He was always devoted to the cause. RIP Brother and I'm sure your up there riding your Harley
Timmy vest
June 4, 2020
Billy was quite a character.always good for a laugh and a good time.My memories of him are all either funny or good.
Mary Nicholson
June 4, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Peggy Thompson Franklin
June 4, 2020
Loved Billy . I did,nt get to see him as much as i wanted to. He always nade me laugh . He was a friend to everyone he met. I will miss him
Jenny
June 4, 2020
Remember meeting billy for the first time at granny's house (Margaret) I had no k ow clue who he was I ran in side and told granny some crazy looking man on a motorcycle is trying to get me on the back of his bike and granny said well go and the look I gave her was like are you out of your mind and billy was laughing so hard and said I'm your cousin and granny and him thought that was the funniest thing ever R.I.P billy you will be missed
Tammie Smith
June 4, 2020
Billy raised me from 7-14 or so. He was always fun. Laughing and smiling. He loved Fred Sanford!!! He's with the Lord . I am glad to have had him in my life.
Debbie n Thos Worrell
June 4, 2020
Im so sorry to hear of this! Billy was a good guy and friend to many! From days serving him his beers at the bar, to Motorcyle rides and events, to being another Mt Airy resident and friend...he will be missed!!!
Our love and prayers for happy memories to his entire family!!!
Richard McCracken
June 4, 2020
He sure will be missed
Teri McCracken
June 4, 2020
My heart is so sad that my guardian angel has left. Billy use to pick up Carolyn, Brenda Gaile and I Monday through Saturday to take us to the bar and bring us home. I'm glad he got to enjoy my red broom! Fly high my friend
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