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Sonny Stiles Obituary
He was born January 6, 1936 in Youngstown OH, the son of the late John Herman Stiles and Martha Jane Thomas Stiles.
Sonny was a member of Hardin Community Baptist Church in Dallas.
He retired from Wix Filtration after 45 years of Service. He loved his family and to tinker around in his shop. He never met a stranger.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of over 62 years, Edna Propst Stiles; sons Wayne Stiles and wife, Betty; Leon Stiles and wife Geri; Tim Stiles; brothers Billy and Steve Stiles; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Virginia Nicholson and Carolyn McAllister.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Hardin Community Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel 1503 S. York Road, Gastonia.
Burial will be in Gaston Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Hardin Community Baptist Church Building Fund, 548 Hardin Rd., Dallas, NC 28034.
Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com
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Priscilla Tate
April 29, 2017
Prayer and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. My condolences to the family.
Shirley Thompson
April 28, 2017
Edna, I'm sorry about Sonny. If I can help you let me know. Love, Shirley
Laurie Allred
April 28, 2017
Edna & Jennifer,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Martha Anderson
April 28, 2017
To the Family keep looking to the hill"s and be looking to join him. Sonny was a nice Boss Man and i enjoyed working for him.God Bless the family Love! Martha Jane Anderson
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