Herman Giles

GILES, Herman Stephen - age 75, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away 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 49 ½ 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.   Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home, 3417 Wilcox Boulevard, Chattanooga, TN.  Funeral service followed at 4 p.m. in the chapel with Elder Lionel Hodges as the eulogist.  Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM Friday, January 24, 2020 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Burial will take place 12:30 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2020 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com