James "Bill" Hiles, Jr., age 48, of Minerva, died Sat., Sept. 15, 2012 in Minerva Eldercare. Known as "Brother Bill", he was born May 30, 1964 in Athens to the late James William Hiles, Sr. and Mary (Stover) (Hiles) Weaver. He was a rig hand for the Shermen Drilling Company.
He is survived by his life long partner, Denise Russell; 3 sisters, Pamela (Bruce) Prince of NC, Delphia "Jane" Wells of Minerva and Lorraine Woolever of Minerva; brother, Tony Hiles of Minerva; stepson, Richard Russell; ex-brother-in-law, Brett Woolever of KY; good friend, Vicki (Slim) Coverly of Minerva and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by a stepson, Jake Russell.
There are no formal services. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com. As Bill would say: "Bip Bip to everybody!"