Henry Colby Iler

1934 - 2014

Henry Colby Iler obituary, 1934-2014

BORN

1934

DIED

2014

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Statesboro, Georgia

Henry Iler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 15, 2014.

Henry C. Iler, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 14, 2014.
Henry was born in Gainesville, GA on May 9, 1934 to Henry C. and Nancy Smith Iler. Henry leaves behind his beloved wife, Jean, his son, Jim Iler of Atlanta; daughters, Cherrie Granger of Atlanta; Terri Hoffman and Dawn Kilpatrick of Statesboro; grandchildren, Kayce Brawner (Darnell), Sarah Granger Russell (Adam), Jared Kilpatrick, Erin Iler, Colby Granger, Brandon Iler, Bailey Iler, Madison Shuman and Kyler Stubbs; 8 Great Grandchildren; a number of distant cousins; his former wife, Miriam Iler of Cochran, GA and his beloved dog Journey. He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Kilpatrick.
Henry was an artist and professor and head of the Art Department at Georgia Southern University for most of his career. An avid music lover and musician, Henry was loved by many and will be sadly and greatly missed.
Visitation will be held 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Friday, March 21, in Hodges-Moore Funeral Home.
Memorial service will be held 6:30 PM Friday, March 21, in the chapel of Hodges-Moore Funeral Home with the Reverend Larry E. Bird officiating.
Please visit our online memorial at www.hodgesmoore.com, to sign the online guestbook and share fond memories with the Iler family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Statesboro and Bulloch County, P.O. Box 581, Statesboro, GA 30459 or the Hearts and Hands Clinic, 127 North College Street, Statesboro, GA 30458.
Hodges-Moore Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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March 22, 2014

Nancy Scott

Jean I have no words that can ease your pain right now. But know that Henry touch many with his sweet and gentle soul. You and Henry helped me alot with dealing with my grief. Thoe it was a sad time for us,we had some nice memories of our trips back and forth to Savannah. I love you Jean we have know each other a long time. God bless and sweet memories everlasting.

March 21, 2014

Teri Carper

God is with you. Sending our love and prayers...
Teri and Andrea and Ellie and Vern Johnson.

March 21, 2014

Becky Newsome

Hey Cherrie,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I know you all will miss him dearly. I lost my husband, Lavon Newsome last May and I know the sorrow you are going through. May the good Lord be with each of you. From the 70's also at Marvin Pittman. Your old friend Becky (Lowery) Newsome

March 21, 2014

Michael Hendrix

Jim, my heart goes out to you and your family. God bless!

March 20, 2014

Connie Parker-Fitch

Cherrie, Jim & Family. Loss is such a hard thing to accept. Sadly the loss deepens when the love is so great! So, I know from my experience, yours is very deep. Your love for your father, husband & Grandfather shows in your online photo's....what a great life! This life we are traveling through only happens once, you have to make the most of what time on earth we have. Death of loved ones, changed me and made me realize what is important! I am sure it will you too. Through death you can learn to live a more meaningful life. Just remember, we will all be reunited one day on the other side....what a reunion that will be! From the 70's @ Marvin Pittman Cherrie..Your forever friend! :)

March 19, 2014

Jan Wilson

Jean you and your family are in my prayers may God hold you in his arms right now.

March 18, 2014

Terry Pye

Ms Jean, Moose and I were so sorry to hear about Mr. Henry Thoughts and prayers go out to the family RIP Mr. Henry

March 18, 2014

Angie Gerguis

I am so grateful to have known Henry in this life. I look forward to seeing him again in the next. Jean, may God's Peace find you when you cannot find it. You and your family are in my prayers.

March 17, 2014

Dr.F. C. Ellenburg

I never knew Jim very well while I was a professor at GSU. I supervised many art student teachers and they spoke highly of him. My prayers go up for his family and the GSU family R.I. P. Jim

March 17, 2014

Delphia Florence, Classmate

Jim,
I'm sorry for the lost of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 17, 2014

angela barnes

Jean ,Cherrie,Jim I wished I knew the words to say...I pray for God to hold you closely in his arms during this difficult time.I love you guys and Mr. Henry was the best.He will leave behind many sweet and fond memories..He was the MAN...Now he will carry his music and kind sole on to a bigger place that one day we will all be together again.Love and warm thoughts. Angie Barnes

March 17, 2014

Jennell Tompkins

Hi Jim,

Sorry for your loss. From the Marvin Pittman days as a kid I thought you had the coolest parents.

Former classmate,

Jennell Floyd-Tompkins

March 17, 2014

Ron & Cindy Hanna

Jean & Family,
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. Henry was one of the finest men we ever knew.

March 17, 2014

Ken Hodges

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

March 17, 2014

Jean,
You and I go back a lot of years, I remember when you met Henry. The two of you were sole mates, a wonderful testimony of love. I pray that God will give you the strength, peace and comfort you need. I am thankful that God gave you an awesome gentleman to share your life with. Blessings Pam Hill

March 16, 2014

Mary Cecelia Gaudry Oliver

Jean, Sherry, Jim, and entire family; I am so sad to hear of Henrys passing. We have such fun and wonderful memories of him; from meeting him in Appreciation of Art class at GSU to spending hours at your home when I was just a teenager; Fun, music, bluegrass festivals; His guiet laugh; always smiling and soooo many memories of the good ole days. Jean,Jim,Sherry,Miriam I pray you will be surrounded by peace and comfort of precious love; heaven has gained a jewel. Gone but never forgotten; I loved you Henry!! Ceil

March 16, 2014

Pat Walker

Henry was my colleague at art department GSU. He was a very talented teacher and artist. Rest in peace Henry.

March 16, 2014

Thinking of you, Henry was one of the greatest people I have ever known. He was always very soft spoken and ready to lend a hand without being asked. Know that he now has angel wings and is catching up with my mom, your dad and mom and Larry.
Love You
Lucy

March 16, 2014

LANCE DEAL

Thinking of you all with love and sympathy for the loss of one of the best men I have ever known.....he was the kind of man I always wished I could be.....He will always live in my heart, mind, and soul.......He was simply the best...his memory will always live...

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