David J. Hiles, 44 of East Brady died Monday January 6, 2014 with his family by his side after a brief courageous battle with cancer.
Born July 11, 1969 in Butler, he was the son of J. Gary and Kaye F. (Fowler) Hiles.
A 1988 Graduate of East Brady High School, David was employed for 18 years as a Union Carpenter for John Morris & Sons Inc. in Pittsburgh. He specialized in drywall installation. Previously David worked at the Archway Cookie Co. in Rimersburg.
David was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. He was also a member of the Karns City Quarterback Club. Previously David had coached the Karns City Blue Devils Youth Football.
David enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. He looked forward to his yearly bear hunting trips to Tionesta with his friends. He enjoyed watching the Steelers, the Penguins and all of his stepson Logan’s sporting events.
David’s true passion was weight lifting. He would often been seen in his garage with his buddies after work. He instilled his passion for the sport in many teenagers in the East Brady area.
David enjoyed long walks in Snyder Hollow with his golden retriever Bo. He will always be remembered for great times with friends on the water, whether it be the Allegheny River or his backyard pool. David was a great husband, father, son, uncle, neighbor and friend. He will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his wife Jerilynn N. Hiles of East Brady whom he married August 6, 2005. His stepson Logan M. Moroney of East Brady, his mother Kaye F. Hiles of Kittanning Hollow, 2 brothers James C. Hiles of Kittanning Hollow and Michael A. Hiles (Lisa) of Sherret.
He is also survived by his mother and father in law Ron and Linzie Keefer of Clarion, 2 nephews, 2 nieces, and several aunts and uncles.
David was preceded in death by his father Gary.
Friends of David J. Hiles will be received 2-4, 6-8pm Wednesday January 8, 2014 at the Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 707 Kellys Way East Brady, PA 16028
Funeral Services will be held 11am Thursday January 9, 2014 at St. Paul’s Community Church with the Rev. Randall Forester and Pastor Paul DeBacco co-officiating.
Burial in Rimersburg Cemetery will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the Hiles’ family asks the contributions be made to Logan M. Moroney for future educational expenses c/o Buechele Funeral Home 707 Kellys Way East Brady, PA 16028 or the Karns City Quarterback Club PO Box G Karns City, PA 16041
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