Odell Giles, 90, of Benton, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Helia Health Care in Benton.
He was born in McClure, IL on August 22, 1922, the son of Garrett and Ethel Mae (Palmer) Giles.
He married Fern Sweetin on Oct. 18, 1941 in Jackson, MO and she preceded him in death on April 22, 2007.
Mr. Giles was a member of Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church in Benton.
He owned and operated Giles Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Mr. Giles served both the Navy and Army, he was in the Navy during World War II and in the Army during the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Giles is survived by his son, Ron Giles and wife Mary Ellen of Evansville, IN and his daughter, Linda Bittner and husband Les, of Benton, IL. He is also survived by three grandsons, Randy Giles and wife Kimberly, of Sartell, MN, Robert Giles and wife Tyanna, of Evansville, IN and Richard Giles and wife Shannyn, of Crossville, IL. Also surviving is one granddaughter, Melinda Sue Williams and husband Steve, of Ryder, ND; two brothers, Donald Giles and wife Mary of West Frankfort, Bill Giles and wife Jean of Chicago and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Giles was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and by three brothers, Wayne, Ray and Ralph Giles.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 9 at the Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church in Benton with Pastor Chris Hammonds officiating. Burieal with military rites conducted by the Benton American Legion and VFW posts and the National Guard will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Abundant Life UPC Church and after 9:30 a.mm. on Tuesday at the church.
The Morton & Johnston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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