BENTON -- Odell Giles, 90, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Helia Healthcare in Benton. He was born in McClure on Aug. 22, 1922, the son of Garrett and Ethel Mae (Palmer) Giles. He married Fern (Sweetin) on Oct. 18, 1941, in Jackson, Mo., and she preceded him in death April 22, 2007. Mr. Giles was a member of Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church in Benton. He owned and operated Giles Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Mr. Giles served in both the U.S. Navy and Army. He was in the Navy during World War II, and in the Army during the Korean conflict. Mr. Giles is survived by his son, Ron Giles and wife, Mary Ellen ,of Evansville, Ind.; daughter, Linda Bittner and husband, Les, of Benton; three grandsons, Randy Giles and wife, Kimberly, of Sartell, Minn., Robert Giles and wife, Tyanna, of Evansville, Ind., and Richard Giles and wife, Shannyn, of Crossville; one granddaughter, Melinda Sue Williams and husband, Steve, of Ryder, N.D.; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Giles and wife, Mary, of West Frankfort, Bill Giles and wife, Jean, of Chicago; two stepbrothers, Floyd Castleman of West Frankfort and Clyde Castleman. Mr. Giles was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and three brothers, Wayne, Ray and Ralph Giles. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, in Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church in Benton, with Pastor Chris Hammonds officiating. Burial with military rites will be conducted by Benton American Legion and VFW Posts, and the National Guard will be in Masonic and Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Southern Illinoisan on April 5, 2013