Giles, Herman Stephen

  • Sunday, January 12, 2020
Herman Giles
Herman Giles

Herman Stephen Giles, 75, of Chattanooga, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at his residence.  

He was a caring, considerate and devoted husband, a loving, kind, generous and humorous father and grandfather.   

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Mary Giles; mother-in-law, Mary Copeny; and brother-in-law, Greg Copeny. 

Survivors include his wife of 49½ years, Carol Giles; son, Jabari (Nikki) Giles of Pauls Valley, OK.; daughters-in-law, Stephanie Giles of Atlanta, GA and Natalie Giles of Mustang, OK; 5 grandchildren, SéVeda (Preston) Kent, SéVon Mills, SéVari Giles, Shayla Giles, and Syniah Giles; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Velma Giles of Erwin, TN; brothers-in-law, John, Gary and Larry, all of Flint, MI; sister-in-law, Gail of Flint, MI; a host of other relatives, best friends, special friends, and acquaintances.   

He will lie in state on Wednesday, Jan. 15, after 10 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. in the chapel with Elder Lionel Hodges as the eulogist.  

Burial will be later in Chattanooga National Cemetery. 

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