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Obituary For Retired (SFC) Cilvester Jiles
Funeral service for Retired (SFC) Cilvester Jiles, 79, of Opelika, AL, will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Little Zion A.M.E. Zion Church, 188 Lee Road 695, Opelika, AL 36804. Military Honors will be at 11:30 a.m. (CST),Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, 553 Highway 165, Ft. Mitchell, AL 36856, Reverend Hubert Brown, Pastor, Reverend James Q. Smith, Eulogist.
Mr. Jiles, who passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at his home in Opelika, Alabama, was born August 16, 1944, in Lee County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Monday, August 5, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Jiles will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Sherry L. Jiles of Opelika, AL; two sons, Deangelo Jiles and Sabian Jiles both of Opelika, AL; one daughter, Cilvetta Jiles Johnson of Opelika, AL; two sons that he loved and treated as his own, Reginald Jiles and Cipi Jiles both of Opelika, AL; one sister, Mary Ann (George) Sanford of San Antonio, TX; a nephew as a brother, Ronnie (Lucretia) Giles of Opelika, AL; two sisters-in-law, Linda Giles of Richland, NC and Sylvia (Bernard) Brewer of Snellville, GA; three brothers-in-law, Lowgene Carter of Warren, OH, William (Jerelene) Cooper and Kenneth (Janifur) Stringer both of Opelika, AL; eight grandchildren Tiesha, Deangelo Jr, Sierra, Saniya, Savannah, Kairi, Zavian, and Skylar all of Opelika, AL; one special friend that he looked at as his brother, James “Pig” Hughley of Opelika, AL; a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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Evelyn Johnson sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Retired (SFC) Cilvester Jiles - August 06, 2024
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I'm here for you during this difficult time. Please let me know if you need a listening ear or helping hand. Lovingly, Evelyn Johnson
Shawn Faison sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Retired (SFC) Cilvester Jiles - August 05, 2024
In Loving Memory of my brother in-law and beloved Uncle. Please know that we are praying for you during this difficult time. Love and Blessings of Peace, Linda, Stephanie, & Shawn ( Chester's Family)
Tameka Lockhart sent Mixed Spray for Retired (SFC) Cilvester Jiles - August 05, 2024
Losing a parent is hard, but we wanted you to know that your classmates are here for you anytime you need us! We love you! Class of 1994
Shawn Faison planted 5 trees in memory of Retired (SFC) Cilvester Jiles . - August 03, 2024
My sincere condolences to the family. Cilvester and I was close cousins, we share some great times together. We lived, laughed and loved. I will truly miss him. May God give each of strength and comfort during this time and always. Keep and cherish all the good memories. He is in a good place. God has him now. Love, Ruth Giles-Summers and family.
Sending my condolences to the Jiles family. My prayers are with you all.
Felicia (Lisa) Stinson Phenix City AL
We Sincere and deepest condolences to the family.You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jacqueline Smith & family.
To Cilvester's family, my thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time.I worked with him at Salem House & he was really vested in the guys at the group home, making sure they were well taken care of. Rest well Mr. Jiles. Respectfully, Deneen Thornton-Hill.
Our Prayers and condolences to the family with love and heart felt sympathy. Linda Ruffin-Giles (Chester's wife) and Family
To the Cilvester Jiles Family we light a candle dedication, love, Guidance to Family, Friends, and strangers God blessed you, for memories and Guidance Amen W Bryant/ Calloway Family- S Bryant/ Family
Prayers and condolences to the family with love and sympathy. The Joseph and Sanford family
Our Condolences To The Jiles Family In The Loss Of Your Love 💕 One. Constance Echols &Family.
Uncle Cilvester Jiles, may your soul Rest in Peace Your presence in my life will forever be remembered and felt in my hearts, and I will keep your memory alive through the love you shared with me. Thank you for all the joy, laughs and wisdom you brought into my life. I will definitely miss our conversatiins about your time in the Army, mine and my deployments when I needed a ear and prayer, especially after Daddy passed in 2009. [Chester as you all called him] GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN UNCLE CYLVESTER " I SALUTE YOU"
Your father's legacy is defined by boundless love, unwavering strength, and unrelenting resilience. We best honor his memory by sharing laughter, cherishing memories, and celebrating a life well-lived.
Uncle Cilvester will forever hold a special place in my heart. My dad, his brother, Chester passed in 2009; but when I got married in 2011, Uncle Cilvester & Uncle CJ (also deceased) both came to give me away at my wedding, to my husband. I will be forever grateful.
Sending Love and Prayers to the Family. I'm gonna really miss Mr. Jiles he was the Best Boss I ever had at Salem Home when I worked at Mental Health. He was like Father to My Family RIP We 💜 you. Yolanda Dow and Family
My condolences to the family of Mr. Cilvester Jiles.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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