James C. Giles 1956-2025

Jim was born June 22, 1956, a lifelong resident of Youngstown and a 1974 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.

He leaves his daughter, Krista Giles Hernandez of Seattle, Washington, husband, Dr. Roland Hernandez, and three beautiful grandchildren, Daphne, Eden and Diego. He leaves his son, James Bryan Giles of Austintown, wife, Alethea Giles, and three beautiful grandchildren, Raina, Narana and Alaura.

Jim also leaves his twin brother, Richard Kerry Giles, wife, Teri, and their three children, Richard Giles, and wife, Cassie of South Euclid, Robert Giles of Lebanon, and Michael Giles, and wife Hillaurie of Chatsworth, California. Jim leaves his baby sister, Martha Adele Giles, and husband, David Deering of San Antonio, Texas.

Jim leaves his fiancee, Monica Marcovecchio of Port Orange, Florida, and Struthers. He leaves his beloved dog, Franklin Joseph, who was always by his side. He also leaves his beloved uncle, Douglas Brackenridge, and wife, Diane Saphire of San Antonio, Texas, and a multitude of cousins.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James H. and Ida Mae Giles; and ex-wife, Cynthia Giles.

Jim retired in 2021 after over 17 years as a corrections officer at Northeast Ohio Correctional Center. During 10 of those years, he was a member of the Disturbance Control Team (DCT), an extraction team that was an elite group of officers who worked in dangerous situations up close and personal with offenders of the harshest crimes. Prior to that, Jim worked at Republic Steel, Bliss Manufacturing and as a welder. His very first job in high school was at Idora Park running The Turbo.

Jim was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. He especially loved spending time with his brother, Rick, who shared many of the same passions.

As much as he loved the outdoors, Jim also loved fast cars. He attended numerous car shows and won several first-place awards for his 2022 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack, Buffy. His most recent purchase, his pride and joy, was his 2023 Ford Mustang 5.0 Coyote.

A celebration of life will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Davidson-Becker Family Center, 11 Spring St., Struthers, OH 44471. There will be a short service beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a small reception to follow at the family center in Struthers.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Mill Creek Metroparks Foundation at www.lovemillcreek.org.

Please keep Jim’s family in your thoughts and prayers.

Please visit www.beckerobits.com to share memories and condolences with Jim’s family.

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