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Gary Giles Obituary
Gary Van Giles, 77, of Sulphur, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. Gary was a Sulphur High School graduate and was a Sulphur resident most of his life. He was a local business owner of Giles Construction for over 30 years. Gary was an avid fisherman who loved to bass fish and spend time at his camp in Toledo Bend.
Those left to cherish the memory of Gary are his loving wife of 48 years, Doris Giles; sons, Kirk Giles (Lisa), and Kevin Giles (Rebecca), both of Sulphur; four grandchildren, Adeline, Amelia, Makailyn and Kenner.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Sammy and Mary Bel Giles.
Funeral services for Gary will be at 1 PM on Tuesday, December 3,2024, at Johnson Funeral Home of Sulphur. Visitation for Gary will begin at 12 PM on Tuesday at Johnson Funeral home of Sulphur. A private burial will follow at a later time. Words of comfort for the family may be left at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.
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