Submitted by: John C. Monk

William E. Wiles

Jan. 23, 1955 - April 1, 2010
SOUTH BEND - William E. "Bill" Wiles passed away on April 1, 2010, at 12:27 a.m. in his home is San Marcos following a six-month illness. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Joi Wiles of San Marcos, TX; daughters, Abby (Wiles) Domonkos, husband, Sam, and LuAnn Wiles, all of Mishawaka, IN; his parents, Robert and Lee Wiles; two brothers, Robert (Verna) Wiles and Jeff Wiles, all of LaPorte; and sister, Wendy (Bobby) Clark of Sarasota, FL; stepchildren, Cherri Smith of San Marcos and Zachery Goad of San Diego, CA; granddaughter, Jayden Noelle Smith of San Marcos; and several nieces and nephews. Bill served in the United States Army from 1972 through 1975. Most people knew Bill from his musical talents, especially the guitar. He was often called "South Bend Billy," and had played in several bands with the Blues being his favorite influence. Bill was employed at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte, for many years before moving to Texas. While in Texas he worked for Cook-Walden Funeral Home, Austin, TX. Bill was preceded in death by his grandparents, and a niece, Dalynne Marie Wiles. Bill was loved by many and will always be remembered in our hearts. A celebration of Bill's life will be held later this summer.

Published in South Bend Tribune on April 4, 2010