MR. JOE LILES JR. Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For MR. JOE LILES JR.

MR. JOE LILES JR.

Joe Liles Jr., 83, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on November 4th, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Liles Sr. and Ruth Hubbard Liles; and his sister, Albertha Liles Streater.

Joe graduated from Henry Grove High School in Lilesville, NC. He was a dedicated and dependable worker throughout his life. As a teenager, he drove the school bus. He later was the first Black movie projector operator at the Ansonia Theater. He also worked for Roadway, E.G. Forest, and Joyce Brothers as a truck driver. After retiring from Joyce Brothers Company, he did some part-time work but his favorite post-retirement activity was setting up a booth at the flea market. He loved selling and giving away produce. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Georgianna Liles; son, Joe Liles III; daughter, Sandra Liles; grandson, Jeremy Liles; sister, Clara Ruth Liles of Wadesboro, NC; six brothers, Herbert Hugh Liles of Winston-Salem, NC, Abram Liles (Marie) of Oxford, NC, William Nelson Liles of Wadesboro, NC, David Liles (Mary Ruth) of Lilesville, NC, R.J. Liles of Wadesboro, NC, and Ervin Thomas Liles (Dora) of Lilesville, NC; sister-in-law, Laura Ellerbe of Winston-Salem, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A viewing and service will be held at Smith's Memorial Chapel in Wadesboro NC on Sunday, November 8th. The funeral service, for a small number of immediate family & friends, will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 8th. Burial will follow in the Liles Family Plot, Gatewood Station AME Zion Church Cemetery, Morven, NC.

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so sorry to hear about the passing of your family member may he rip.

mr and mrs william wall jr

Mrs. Georgiana Liles and Liles Family My prayers and thoughts are with you and the Liles Family in the death of Joe Jr. May our GOD continue to bless you and each family member in the days to follow.

Gilbert McRae

Sandra. Mrs Liles, and family, my prayers are with you during this time. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Lisa Scales

To Clara & entire Liles family; Our prayers are being said for your comfort & strength during this time. Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

God bless the family in this time of sorrow.
Sylvester and Benrice Bennett

Sylvester Bennett

Keeping the family of Mr Joe Liles in our prayers.

Mazarene McConnel

Dr. Liles we are so sorry for the loss of your brother. May God give The Family strength and comfort during this time.

Otis R. & Margaret Chavis

To Georgiana and Family, I was so saddened to hear that Joe had passed. Our families go way back. I remember hearing the story of you and Joe being there when my parents got married. The two of you were also special guest for their 50th anniversary. Joe had a wonderful personality that was his and his alone. The Liles family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Linton

Linda Linton

May God bless and comfort the entire Liles family during the loss of their love one. Our families will keep their families in prayers.

Callie & Susan Little

Georgianna, Laura, and family, I was saddened to learn of the loss of your love one Joe Liles!! I remember him as being a devoted, and hard working family man! Praying for you, during this season of heartfelt loss!!!!

Clark Gaither

Our Condolences!

Darnell Edwards

The Gethers family send our condolences may God keep his loving arm's around the Family.

Gethers

To the Liles Family, I was saddened to learn of Joe's passing. Comfort comes, however, in knowing death is not the end. Those who die in Christ will live eternally. May God bless you and keep you as you grieve your loss.

Paul E. Bennett