James Giles Jr. Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of James Giles Jr. (Macon, Georgia). James, born on May 29, 1957, passed away on June 1, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember James for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. James’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dorothy M. Avera and Virgil E. Avera, III; and his grandparents, Virgil E. Avera, Jr., Lavonia Avera and Alma Dent.
He is survived by: his siblings, Eddie Avera (Sandie) and Rhonda Burel (Johnny); his nieces and nephews, Taylor Harrison (Clay), Lizzie Burel, Tori Burel and Dustin Burel; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Avery Jane Harrison, Greyson Goad and Alexander Shiver.
