James Chiles
Sep 18, 2047 – Jan 08, 2009
James Emmett Jim” Chiles 61 of Spotsylvania passed away Thursday morning January 8 2008 at his home.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Edythe P. & Wilson W. Chiles Sr. and one brother: John Chiles Sr.
Jim retired as a Lt. Colonel after 32 years of service in the United States Air Force.
He received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from University of Nebraska he was a loving father and lived for his children and grandchildren he was avid outdoorsman who enjoyed: beekeeping hunting and fishing.
He will be remembered by his family including his wife of 38 years: Sharon; two daughters: Sarah and husband Cory Tyson Pam and husband Mike Sampson; one son: Daniel Chiles; grandchildren: Paige Tyson; Caroline and Nathan Sampson; four sisters: Deanna Chiles Webb Mary Jo Hopkins and husband RoyEllis Dorothy Chiles Hiter and husband James Donna Chiles Steigler and husband David; three brothers: Wilson Chiles and wife Diane Royal Homer Chiles and wife Renee David Chiles and wife Suzanne.
A funeral service will be held 10:30 A.M. Monday January 12 2008 at St. Matthew Catholic Church Spotsylvania Father John Riley will officiate Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery Louisa.
Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Sunday January 11 2008 at Woodward Funeral Home 200 Fredericksburg Avenue Louisa VA 23093.
Visit www.woodwardfuneral.com for online guestbook.
Sharon I am thinking of you and my prayers are that you will find peace in the assurancre that Jim is now in Heaven and he has no more pain. You have been so supportive of him and I know that he loved you and his children for always being there. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of great sorrow. I observed your love for one another over the years I have known you and your dedication has impacted me greatly. I pray you are given the graces need to endure these difficult times to look forward to the comfort of God`s perfect timing and love. I will continue to think of Jim often and pray that his soul be delighted in the presence of Jesus Christ.
Jim, you were a good friend to us all and made our world better. You wondered Why the blank stares?” It`s because we were straining to get on your wavelength. Being around you was to always be on point — whether in San Antonio Pentagon or elsewhere — a fantastic way to live. You`ll drift in and out of thoughts for the rest of our lives and as the long years pass we`ll stop by Hillcrest to visit with someone who remains part of Life. Until we meet again…”
Sharon,Sally and I grieve with you. Our AF lives were blessed by Jim and You, and we are forever thankful for our friendship. Years have passed and miles are between us, but we share our faith and we know God will comfort you, Dan, Sarah, Pam and your families. Kenny
Dear Sharon and Jim`s family,If you don`t already know, you`ll soon find out what a profound impact your husband, dad, and brother had on the lives and careers of so many of us who were fortunate enough to know and work with Jim. He not only showed the way, but he also created so many opportunities for us. I`ll always be thankful for his friendship, amazed by his intellect, and inspired by his humble leadership. May God rest his soul and grant you peace and consolation.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim had such a positive impact on so many people.
Sharon and Family,I am Christine Chiles Baer a third cousin the daughter of Virginia and the late Richard Chiles. Our children Matthew and Rebekah Baer went to school with your children Daniel,Sarah and Pam at Thomas A. Edison. We send condolences to you and your family. May the Lord Bless each of you. God Bless, The Baer`s and The Coleman Family
Time for you to sit back now Big Guy and smell the roses”. You`ve truly earned it–such an inspiration to so many of us. I`ll miss you my friend–God bless.”
So sorry that I am so far away. Jimmy was always an inspiration- positive, proud of his family, willing to help. Ken and I shall miss him. We send our love to all the famliy.
Dear Sharon and the Chiles family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim`s impact to the Air Force and to everyone he met along the way was always positive. He taught many of us all we know about human resource management. We will always remember him for what he did for us as a group and as individuals. Thanks for sharing him with us.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless and keep you
Sarah:I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts. Donna
Sarah & family – My thoughts are with you and your family in your time of loss. Please let me know if you need anything.
It`s been two and a half years since Jim died and I am just now learning about it. Like me, I`m sure many others would have posted before now had they known. I owe Jim a lot for what I learned from him in the USAF. He was also my sponsor when I replaced him in Turkey. He was a great guy and I wish the best for his family. Goodbye, Jim. Thanks for all. You made a real contribution to God, country, and family in life on earth.