Jiles David Richeson

Jiles David Richeson

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Dec

2

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church

1895 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC 28731

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Jiles Richeson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 25, 2025.
Jiles David Richeson passed away peacefully in Hendersnville, NC on November 20, 2025. He was 82 years old. David was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Effie and Jiles Richeson.

In 1970 David married Sally Yates whom he met on a blind date while living in Washington DC. The two built a lifetime of love and shared adventure together. They eventually settled in Fort Pierce, Florida, where David established a long and successful law practice in the field of Labor and Employment Law. David's successful law practice spanned throughout Central and South Florida where he was recognized as one of the leading employment lawyers in the state.

Friends and family are invited to join in celebration of David's life at a memorial service to be held at St. John's in the Wilderness Episcopal Church in Flat Rock, NC on Tuesday December 2nd at 11am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St John's in the Wilderness or a charity of one's own choice in his memory.

Groce Funeral Home's Lake Julian team is assisting the family. More details about David's life and legacy, as well as a memorial guest register, are available online at grocefuneralhome.com.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

2

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church

1895 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC 28731

Send Flowers

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.