Joe Giles

April 23, 1956 - June 17, 2021

Joseph “Joe” M. Giles, Sr. 65 of Old Town, Florida passed away June 17, 2021. Mr. Giles was born April 23, 1956 to the late George and Alice Giles in St. Petersburg, Florida, but had lived in the Old Town area for over 30 years after moving here from Orlando, Florida. He had worked as a heavy equipment operator for several years, owned the What’s Cooking food truck, and was of the Baptist faith. In his spare time, Mr. Giles enjoyed fishing, cooking, yardwork, and riding his motorcycle. Mr. Giles is survived by his wife of 12 years Trina Giles, his son L.J. Giles (Wendy), his daughters Angel Rollison (Keith), Bonnie Giles, and Charity Derr, his stepdaughters Amber Creamer (John), Brook Brown, and Danielle Ridgeway (M.G.), his brother James Buck, 20 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and other extended family members. Funeral services for Mr. Giles will be held 3:00 PM Monday, June 21, 2021 at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with Chaplin Emanuel Harris officiating. Interment will follow at the Butler Cemetery in Horseshoe Beach, Florida. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com