Earnest "Gary" Jiles

Earnest Gary Jiles, 60, of Blytheville, passed away at home Friday evening. He was born in Blytheville on April 4, 1953 to his parents Jimmie and Suvella Miller Jiles. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

He worked in the fencing industry for years before going into business with his father-in-law. He had been co-owner, with his father-in-law and then with his brother-in-law, of Earl’s Seamless Gutter & Fencing for over 30 years.

He liked to cook and enjoyed watching cooking shows on TV. He also enjoyed camping, gardening, and listening to the scanner. He had a great sense of humor, and enjoyed imitating John Wayne. His favorite hobby was following the sport of NASCAR. He was a big fan of Kevin Harvick

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Nancy Jiles, of Blytheville; one sister, Glenda Atkinson of Gosnell; his nieces and nephews: Daniel Atkinson of Blytheville, Melinda Spillman of Mississippi, Joe Roemen of Colorado Springs CO, Bob Roemen of Hanover MN, Angela Roemen and Scott Hoffman of Minnesota, Jeremy Slaughter and Justin Slaughter both of Blytheville; his cousin, Neely Riggs; his father and mother-in-law, Martha and Earl Tubbs; two sister-in-laws, Joan and Jessie Slaughter of Blytheville, and Carol and Roger Roemen of Gosnell. His best friend and NASCAR buddy, Jackie Lewis of Blytheville.

He loved his cats and dogs. His special pet is poodle Cocco.

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