He was born May 28, 1929 to Walter and Rovilla (Lampe) Jiles in Clinton, IL. He married Alice Gerber January 10, 1954. After 60 wonderful years together Alice passed on March 12, 2014.
He is survived by his children Dean (Judy) Jiles, Barb (Jordan) May, Doug (Tish) Jiles all of Normal; his siblings Gene Jiles of Arrowsmith, Walt Jiles of Atkinson, and Phyllis Benschneider of Allerton; sisters-in-law Louise Jiles of Farmer City, Mary Lou Smart of Bloomington; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Alice, son Bruce Jiles, brothers Claude and Larry Jiles.
Visitation will be Wednesday September 2, 2020 4:00 p.m.-7:00p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington. A Private Family Funeral service will be held Thursday September 3, 2020, with entombment to follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions may be made in Roy’s name to the Mennonite Church of Normal.
Condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.eastlawnmemorial.com.