--He was the second of 6 children of Richard and Elsie Stiles.
--Korean War Veteran; Staff Sgt., U.S. Air Force.
--John married #1 Alice Christie and #2 Dorothy "Dot", both of whom preceded him in death. John had 2 children, 3 stepchildren, 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
--Occupation: After some years in Greensboro, John returned to Charlotte and enjoyed a long career at Black and Decker as a warehouse supervisor until his retirement in 1993.
--His greatest passions in life were his family, woodworking, music, and golf. He enjoyed spending time in his woodworking shop with his ever-present cigar and crossword puzzle. Out of the shop came hand-crafted furniture, cutting boards, and cigar box guitars--each with his signature style and precision. John was a voracious reader and lover of the English language, a stickler for correct grammar and the meaning of words. He also enjoyed jazz music
--Korean War Veteran; Staff Sgt., U.S. Air Force.
--John married #1 Alice Christie and #2 Dorothy "Dot", both of whom preceded him in death. John had 2 children, 3 stepchildren, 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
--Occupation: After some years in Greensboro, John returned to Charlotte and enjoyed a long career at Black and Decker as a warehouse supervisor until his retirement in 1993.
--His greatest passions in life were his family, woodworking, music, and golf. He enjoyed spending time in his woodworking shop with his ever-present cigar and crossword puzzle. Out of the shop came hand-crafted furniture, cutting boards, and cigar box guitars--each with his signature style and precision. John was a voracious reader and lover of the English language, a stickler for correct grammar and the meaning of words. He also enjoyed jazz music
--He was the second of 6 children of Richard and Elsie Stiles.
--Korean War Veteran; Staff Sgt., U.S. Air Force.
--John married #1 Alice Christie and #2 Dorothy "Dot", both of whom preceded him in death. John had 2 children, 3 stepchildren, 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
--Occupation: After some years in Greensboro, John returned to Charlotte and enjoyed a long career at Black and Decker as a warehouse supervisor until his retirement in 1993.
--His greatest passions in life were his family, woodworking, music, and golf. He enjoyed spending time in his woodworking shop with his ever-present cigar and crossword puzzle. Out of the shop came hand-crafted furniture, cutting boards, and cigar box guitars--each with his signature style and precision. John was a voracious reader and lover of the English language, a stickler for correct grammar and the meaning of words. He also enjoyed jazz music
--Korean War Veteran; Staff Sgt., U.S. Air Force.
--John married #1 Alice Christie and #2 Dorothy "Dot", both of whom preceded him in death. John had 2 children, 3 stepchildren, 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
--Occupation: After some years in Greensboro, John returned to Charlotte and enjoyed a long career at Black and Decker as a warehouse supervisor until his retirement in 1993.
--His greatest passions in life were his family, woodworking, music, and golf. He enjoyed spending time in his woodworking shop with his ever-present cigar and crossword puzzle. Out of the shop came hand-crafted furniture, cutting boards, and cigar box guitars--each with his signature style and precision. John was a voracious reader and lover of the English language, a stickler for correct grammar and the meaning of words. He also enjoyed jazz music
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