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John E. "Rocky" Giles, age 66, of Alma, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the Masonic Pathways of Alma.
John was born May 9, 1946 in Alma the son of Claude E. and Lillian E. (Walick) Giles. He graduated from St. Louis High School the Class of 1966. He served in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict from 1969 until his honorable discharge in 1971. After the war, he earned his degree from Northwood University in food service. He worked at Alma College in their food service department for many years. He was a member of the St. Johns Episcopal Church in Alma and the Masonic Lodge of Alma. John volunteered at the Masonic Pathways. He was an avid sports fan, watching Michigan State, the Tigers and Redwings.
He is survived by his sister, Vickie (Michael) Bethka of Alma; nieces, Dana Ann (Scott Carpenter) Bethka of Greenville, Callie Ann (Brian) Ehlman of Sheilds, great nieces and nephews, Lissa, James, Steven, Sarah, Michael and Nicholas and great great nephews Clark, Ryan and Jake.
John was preceded in death by his parents.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 3 p.m. at the Masonic Pathways Doig Chapel, Alma with Pastors Mary Delany and George Ayoub officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Oakgrove Cemetery, St. Louis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alma Masonic Lodge or St. Johns Epsicopal Church.
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Mary Stickney
November 3, 2012
My condolences to the family. I worked with John at Masonic many years ago. I know he will be greatly missed. RIP John
Linda Dankert
November 1, 2012
May the angels hold you gently,John My condolences to Vickie and her family. I can remember John and his kindness to all,and his smile, since 1966.
Linda Griffin Criswell Dankert
November 1, 2012
Good bye my old friend Rocky. I have great memories of our times together.
mike touzeau
Ila Mae (Draves) Ezop
October 31, 2012
Thinking of you Vickie...
Kevin McCormack McCormack
October 31, 2012
John was a great freind and brother mason of Alma lodge # 244.
October 31, 2012
John is missed by all here at masonic, thoughts and prayers are with your family. Karen Kinney
October 30, 2012
Vicki and family your in my prayers and thoughts with deepest sympathy Barbara Nelson-Sommers
October 30, 2012
John, i can see you driving your dads big caddy down main street here in alma with Geyer,Kear, and Davila in the car with you. Pleasant journey my friend. Art Sanchez
October 29, 2012
Jim and I send our condolense to Vickie and Michael. Vickie, you were the best big sister to John. Your parents must have watched over you and been proud of what a good big sister you were to John.
Jim and Mary Jo Converse.
Virginia McKenzie
October 29, 2012
My condolences to the family. I worked with John for many years at the college and please know that he will be missed. RIP John
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