Gary Wayne Stiles

Gary Wayne Stiles (72) of Inez, Kentucky, passed away at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, Kentucky in the early morning hours of November 30, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 17, 1951, in Scioto Furnace, Ohio to the late Ollie “Dan” Stiles and Betty Jean (Cole) Stiles. He is preceded in death by his brothers Michael Ray (Wilma) Stiles, Ronald “Ronnie” Stiles, and his niece and nephew Leslie Michael Stiles and Shelly Renea Stiles. Gary served in the Army from July 28, 1971 to July 12, 1974, as a tank commander and sergeant. After leaving the Army, he continued his service in the Reserves. For 40+ years, he worked as a tipple operator for Wolf Creek Collieries and later at Booth Energy, where he was affectionately known as “Killer” and could be found leaving his “signature” mark on every train car. He will be remembered by many for his boisterous laugh, big bear hugs, and love for UK ball, trains, and music. Gary is survived by his wife, Johnna Sue Stiles; his daughters, Lisa Marie (Rexford) Horton and Stephanie Danielle (Eric) May; his granddaughters, Kaitlyn Williamson, Allison Isaac, and Kristen Isaac, Chelsea Nicole (Calib) Ball, Carrigan Reann Horton; his great-granddaughter, Anistyn Skye Ball; and his great-niece, Abby Stiles. He is also survived by two lifelong friends, Donnie Queen and Richard “Ritchie” Burton, who he thought of as brothers, as well as a host of other loving family members and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Crum Funeral Home with Mike Crum officiating. Burial services will follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens in Lawrence County, Kentucky with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of Crum Funeral Home of Inez, KY. 

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