George Wayne Giles was born December 28, 1938 in Warrenton, MO to B.T. 'Red' Giles and Dorothy Wright Giles. He died at his home in Troy Friday, October 10, 2025. He attended grade schools in Montgomery and Lincoln Counties and was a 1956 graduate of Buchanan High School in Troy, MO. He worked at the local Heel Factory in Troy and for the Lincoln County School District maintaining permanent school records

George enlisted in the U.S. Army in December of 1961 and served until November of 1964, was honorably discharged as an SP-4 and received numerous commendations while in the Army. He worked for Monsanto Corporation, later MEMC, in O'Fallon, in the Production Department, retiring after 29 years in May of 1998. George was always interested in history and genealogy.

He spent years on genealogy research for his own family and was actively involved with genealogy research until his death. He served on numerous committees and Boards. Wrote newsletters for organizations and societies. His home office contains extensive items/research files/maps and photos regarding Lincoln and many other Missouri counties and towns. His amazing wealth of knowledge will be missed by those who would call for answers or direction searching information about families and local history

George had many lifelong friends and enjoyed time spent with folks.  Early morning breakfasts and late afternoon dinners were an every day enjoyment.  And 'Church Dinners' with the cousins were best of all.

He was preceded in death by his parents and half-brother, Larry Giles, and step- father Herman 'Pappy' Schulte. George is survived by relatives and many dear friends.

A memorial service to be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO, 63379, 636-528-8244.  Officiating:  Mr. Ralph Coose.   Memorials may be made to the Lincoln Cty Historical Society, c/o the funeral home

Family and friends are invited to sign our online guestbook at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com