Pastor Fred Almon Giles, Sr., 87, of Emmons Road, Alum Creek, left on this journey to be in the presence of the Lord Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV.
He lived his life within a mile and a half of where he was born. He worked as a clerk for FMC Corp, South Charleston. His life’s commitment was to the churches where he Pastored for 66 years in Boone, Kanawha and Lincoln Counties, and to the communities of Emmons and Dartmont.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Leah Giles; and sister, Corena Kaye Giles.
Pastor Almon is survived by his wife of 67 years, Shirley; children, Fred Jr. (Linda) Giles of Charleston, Sharon (Scooter) Withrow of Tulsa, OK, Trena (Fred) Fannin of Columbus, OH, Mike (Kathy) Giles of Beaver, WV, Greg (Dawn) Giles of Calabash, NC; grandchildren, Paula Giles Dickson(Barry), Jason Giles (Ashley), Pat Withrow (Kim), Michelle Pino (Luis), Michael Withrow (Chrissy), Jamie Wilson (Steve), Jennifer Williams (Heath), Becky Light (Josh), Mary Bell (Zachary), Merilee Reagan (Stephen), Mollie Spain (Cam), Jeremy Beasley (Megan), Daniel Beasley (Jennifer), Brian Giles (Sarah), Benji Giles (Tawny), Mark Giles (Tracy), great grandchildren, Brody Allison, Braydon Paul, Pailyn Grace, Ariana Morales-Giles, Alyssa Morales-Giles, Madelin Michelle, Charles Douglas, Reagan, Ryan, Tyler Hurley, Avery, Ava, Evan, Leah, Michalyn Meleah, Mady, Molly, Nicholas, Emily, Brad, Hannah, Dylan, Brayden, Lauren, Ella, Gavin, Haylee, Morgan and Carter.
Celebration of Life and service will be 3:00 pm Sunday, March 16, 2014, at Hopewell Baptist Church, Rt. 119 and Brounland Road, Alum Creek, with his family officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 pm Saturday at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek and also one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the WV Freewill Baptist Missions Board, c/o Rick Holstein, P.O. Box 4624, Charleston, WV 25364.,
Shirley and Family: It saddens my heart to hear about Preacher Giles. He was a true Christian, family man, and friend to all. I often remember, with fond memories, the times of visiting with your family while Preacher Giles was the pastor of Old Glory Freewill Baptist Church in Winifrede. He was the pastor when I became a Christian in 1962. I know that your family will miss him dearly, but you can be assured that he is living a new life with Jesus in Heaven.
Dink Cooper
Dear Fred and family,
Please know that you are in my prayers. May the peace of the Lord ease your sorrow.
Jewel.
Dear Family,
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.”
Sending Prayers and Love,
Becky, Geoffrey, Samantha, Ava, Alecia, Zack
Dearest Family,
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure”
God Bless…Sending Prayers and Love,
Becky, Geoffrey, Samantha, Ava, Alecia and Zack
The Giles Family:
Holding you close in prayer for hearts to be softened by God’s Word, his Presence and his Grace.
May the wonderful memories of your love one help sustain you in your process of healing.
The Family of the Late Rev. Lester & Shorty Hunter