Jerry B. Wiles

Jerry Bruce Wiles, 83, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, April 20, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

Born Friday, January 22, 1943 in Troy, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Zach Wiles and the late Agnes Mitchell Wiles.  

Mr. Wiles was a self-employed upholsterer and taxidermist for many years, known for his skilled hands and strong work ethic. He was a man who could fix just about anything and took pride in being a dependable handyman. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and tending to his garden. He also found simple pleasure in watching westerns on television.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army, a role he held with great honor and dedication.  Above all, he cherished time spent with his family and his loyal dog, Molly, who was his constant companion.

Graveside services for Mr. Wiles will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Mt. Ararat Cemetery in Troy, Tennessee.  Officiating this service will be Bro. Ronnie Turner. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery.

 
He is survived by his companion Vicky Hardin of Dyersburg, Tennessee; sons, Bruce Jerry Wiles, Jr. (Gary) of Troy, Tennessee, Bradley Wiles (Tiffany) of Munford, Tennessee, Danny Lee Hardin (Lisa) of Paris, Tennessee and Scotty Lynn Hardin (Colista) of Paris, Tennessee; daughters, Julie Mathis of Union City, Tennessee and Christie Gail Boyer (Greg) of Dyersburg, Tennessee; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Fred Wiles.

Online condolences may be made to the family at johnson-williamsfuneralhome.com.  Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jerry Bruce Wiles.

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