1935
2017
PRESTON GILES, Sr. 81, gently slipped into the arms of his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on October 2, 2017 at Hospice, in Wichita Falls, maintaining the grace and dignity that characterized his life.
Funeral services will be held at Hampton Vaughn Funeral Home at 10 am on Saturday October 7th, with Pastor Ronnie Lawson officiating. Interment will follow at Crestview Memorial Cemetery.
Preston was born on December 12, 1935 to Lee Holbrook and Katherine Wnona (Potter) Giles, on Thaxtons Dairy, east of Wichita Falls. Preston was baptized when he was 18 years old at Star Avenue Baptist Church.
His early years were spend playing football, riding his horse Ginger, helping Dad on the oil leases and helping Mom with animals. He attended Barwise Elementary and Reagan Jr. High where he met the love of his life (Patricia Griffin), who became his wife on May 28, 1955. He later worked for Anderson Radiator Shop. Preston has done it all, working for Cox Drilling Corp. as oil rig truck driver, cable tool driller and oil lease pumper. He proudly served in the U. S. Army (1958-1960) and had the opportunity to attend N.C.O. School.
Following his love for horses and competition he served as president of the Dean Riding Club and entered may equine competitions. Preston & Pat sponsored the Burkburnett High School Rodeo Team & were very proud when the students won their events.
He owned Giles Discount Grocery & Pat's Bakers Dozen (on E. Scott), Monroe Street Grocery, Discount Foods in Iowa Park, and Discount Grocery in Lake Worth, retiring in 1984. He then reconstructed and refurbished antique, horse drawn vehicles and was especially proud of the 1897 Studebaker wagon he rebuilt and drove for 6 months (3,200 miles) around Texas to celebrate the "Texas Sequecential (150 years) Celebration.
Preston & Pat owned a tack/saddle shop on Shepherd Access Rd. and was on ground floor helping to get the Ranch Roundup up and running. They also raised racing quarter horses, many breeds of exotic animals, miniature horses, llamas, & alpacas.
Preston had a desire for helping others and served in many capacities through-out his lifetime. He was blessed to be a deacon of the Thornberry Baptist Church and served on committees such as Air Port Zoning, Board of Adjustment, Friberg Cooper community Center. Chairman of Board of Directors at Friberg-Cooper Volunteer Fire Dept., Cashion Mayor Pro-Temp, and Cashion Water Board. He loved cooking fish & BBQ and held fund-raisers for many different charities.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son James Preston Giles, Jr.
He is survived by his wife Patricia Ann Giles, son Roy Giles and wife Jody Marie; two brothers Robert Lee Giles and wife Patricia, Jerry Wayne Giles, and one sister Linda Lou Boren; three grand children Elizabeth Slough, Lee Oren Giles & wife Julia and Brady Cole Giles; two great-grand children Talon and Kaileigh; many loving family members and dear, true blue friends.
Visitation will be at Hampton Vaughn Funeral Home from 6 - 8 pm Friday October 6th, 2017.
Memorials may be sent to Thornberry Baptist Church, Friberg-Cooper Vol. Fire Dept. or Hospice of Wichita Falls. On line condolences welcomed at www.hamptonvaughancrestview.com
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October 8, 2017
Rosalee Ryans
The light will always shine as Preston's smile greeted everyone who knew him.
October 8, 2017
Rosalee Ryans
My sincere condolence to you and your family at the loss of God's wonderful servant. Preston will truly be missed.
October 7, 2017
Heartfelt condolences are extended to your family at this difficult time. Seek the love and support God provides to help you cope during this time - Psalms 29:11
October 3, 2017
Shirley Horn
I have known Preston since I was 15 years old.
He will be truly missed by all. I was part of the Giles family for 17 years and Preston was like a big brother. His wife Patty Ann was like a big sister to me and I still have fond memories of them both. Patty, I am so sorry for your loss, hugs and prayers.
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