January 21, 1966 — January 13, 2024

Philadelphia

Sean Giles of Philadelphia passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  Sean was a devoted husband, father, grandfather “Hop”, and faithful friend. Sean attended Lenoir City High School before entering the US Army. He would continue with a career in road construction, including serving Loudon County as the Road Superintendent from 2006-2010. Sean’s most cherished moments were spent with his family, teaching his children and grandchildren crabbing and fishing in the gulf.

He is preceded in death by grandparents Mohlar & Lucille Giles, and Stanley & Inez Phillips, brother Chuck Giles and Betty Aikens. Survived by his wife of 38 years, Julie Smith Giles; children and spouses: Alexis (Josh) Turbeville of Vicenza, Italy; Hunter (Paige) Giles of Lenoir City; grandchildren: Huck, Stella, Nicolas, Noah, Duke, and Cora; Father and Mother: Ralph & Gipsy Giles; Brother: Poynor (Tammy) Giles; Father and Mother in-law: David E. & Mary Smith; Best friends Chris & Sandra Saylor and Tim Shilling.