Jeff L. Giles

Mr. Giles was born December 31, 1955 in Benton, IL to Don and Mary (Swalls) Giles. They survive. He married Jackie Garavalia June 28, 1975 in Herrin, IL. She survives. He was a miner at Consolidated Coal Company, Rend Lake. He attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin and Calvary Bible Church in West Frankfort. He was a member of the UMWA. Jeff enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. He was involved for many years with Little League Baseball and Flag Football in Herrin. Survivors include: His wife - Jackie Giles - Herrin Son - Jason Giles - Herrin Herrin - Jeff L. Giles, 46, died at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2002. Parents - Don and Mary Giles - West Frankfort, IL Brother - Brad Giles - Boise, Idaho Brother - Scott Giles - Edwardsville, IL Sister and brother in law - Lisa and Michael Edwards - Crafton, PA Brother in law and sister in law - Paul Dean and Nancy Garavalia - Herrin Father in law - Babes Garavalia - Herrin Nephew and wife - Pat and Jill Garavalia - Herrin Niece and husband - Marci and Mike Dugger - Marion Niece - Lauren Edwards - Crafton, PA Nephew - Josiah Edwards - Crafton, PA Nephew - Bradley Giles, Jr. - Boise, Idaho Great Nephew - Colton Dugger - Marion Great Nephew - Chase Dugger - Marion His mother in law, Angeline Garavalia, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2002 at Johnson Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Msg. Ken Schaefer will officiate. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at San Carlo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Herrin Junior Ball League and will be accepted at the funeral home. You may view this obituary or sign the guest registry at www.hughesfuneralhomes.com