James Richard Giles Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 26, 2025, at the age of 87, James Richard Giles of DeKalb, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Richard Giles to pay them a last tribute.
Though James Richard may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those James Richard touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Barney Giles and Eva Walker Giles; and his wife Wanda Jean Giles. He is survived by: his daughter Morgan Kathleen Giles; and his son-in-law Jon Hadley.
In lieu of flowers, Jim's family requests that donations be made to any of the following charities: The Wilderness Society (wilderness.org) Habitat for Horses (habitatforhorses.org) Equine Advocates (equineadvocates.org), and Defenders of Wildlife (defenders.org) A celebration of Jim's life will be scheduled for a later date.
