Charles Edmon Giles

Charles Giles, 90, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville

He was born July 21, 1935, in Adair County.   He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Van Giles and his mother, Thelma Irene Dixon Hopkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Nadine Rich Giles on November 4, 2014.

Charles was a member of Trinity Church, a U.S. Army Veteran and a well-respected successful businessman in Adair County, owning G&G Motors, a farm implement dealership for 44 years.

Survivors include:

His wife – Gayle Garrison of Columbia

One son and daughter-in-law – Dr. Chuck and Melissa Giles of Columbia

Four grandchildren – Chaz Giles (Samantha), Dr. Van Giles (Karli), Baylor Giles and Clay Giles

Four great-grandchildren – Josie Nae Giles, Charlie Freeborn Giles, Kip Stephen Giles and Guy Ellis Giles

One brother – Dee Giles of Florida

Two sisters – Frances Reynolds of Columbia and Judy Jones of Brownstown, Indiana

Also surviving are Gayle’s children, Amy Mitchum (Mike) and James Garrison (Paula), her grandchildren, Michael Mitchum (Tiffany), Mary Burton (Levi), Kayla Jones (Trent), Clint Garrison (Savannah), her nine great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Church with Bro. Steve Pescosolido officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation on Friday after 4:00 P.M. and on Saturday from 6:00 A.M. until 8:30 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home and after 9:00 A.M. Saturday at Trinity Church

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Trinity Church which can be left at the funeral home or the church

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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