Larry Wiles Obituary

We announce the death of Larry Wiles of Oakland, Tennessee, who passed away on August 26, 2026, at the age of 77. Larry will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Wiles and Foye Lee Wiles (Foster); and his brother Rex Wiles. He is survived by: his siblings, Gary Wiles (Angela), Dick Wiles (Nancy) and Lori Hasty (Mark); his spouse Kathey Joslyn; his children, Ben Wiles (Laura) of Crystal City, Missouri, Terri Fought (Rick) of Lakeland, Tennessee and Christy Gillespie (Gabe) of Lubbock, Texas.; and his grandchildren, Katie, Erica Wiles, Ian, Rowan, Evelyn Fought, Sadie and Claire Gillespie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Corin Read Christian Camp, c/o Northside Church of Christ, 917 North East St., Benton, Arkansas 72015, or to Autism Resources of the Mid-South, PO Box 341041, Memphis, TN 38144, or online at .