Ronald (Ron) Lee Giles of Brentwood, Tennessee, returned to his heavenly home on July 2, 2022. He passed away peacefully in Nashville at the age of 75, surrounded by his family.
Ron was born on Oct. 4, 1946 in Eldorado, Illinois to the late Aubrey and Elizabeth Giles. Ron was a graduate of the University of Evansville, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. He received a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan.
Some of his career highlights include designing radar systems for military aircraft at Naval Avionics in Indianapolis, Indiana; serving as the athletic director at Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel, Illinois; automating manufacturing and IT systems at General Electric Plastics in Mt. Vernon, Indiana; teaching at the University of Evansville; and serving as Chief Information Officer at Oncology Hematology Associates in Evansville, Indiana.
Ron enjoyed many hobbies and interests and he was always cracking a joke. He was an avid nature photographer, a former president of the Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association in Evansville, Indiana, and a former trustee of the American Orchid Society. He was also a longtime Little League coach in Mt. Carmel and Belmont, Illinois. Ron was a member of Methodist Temple in Evansville, Indiana, and former member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.
Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Sharon Giles; his sons, Jim Giles of Niwot, Colorado and Justin Giles of Nashville, Tennessee; daughters-in-law, Amy Giles and Lori Giles; and his grandchildren, Noah, Ian, Maya and Evan Giles. He also leaves behind his faithful goldendoodle, Ginger.
Ron will always hold a place in our heart and will be dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his creator.
Funeral services will begin at noon on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Alexander Funeral Home West Chapel in Evansville, Indiana, with burial to follow at Alexander Memorial Park.
We would love for friends to come and honor his life with visitation from 10 a.m. to noon before the service at the chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Gardens in Evansville, https://meskerparkzoo.com/support-us/).
Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
