Justus Paul Stiles

Justus Paul Stiles, 19, of Coker Creek heard his name called Sunday, April 7, 2019; he stood up to his full height, chest out, and expanded his beautiful new wings then soared to his new home, Heaven, where his eternal Father embraced him and said “welcome home my child”. Justus was a member of Long Ridge Baptist Church, was a 2017 graduate of Tellico Plains High School and employed at JTEKT in Vonore, TN. He loved fishing and camping with friends. Justus officially swore an oath to serve his country in the US Army entering on May 28, 2019. What he enjoyed most was hanging out, spending time with his brothers and sisters to which they shared an incredible bond.

He was preceded in death by his father, Timothy Stiles; sister, Alissa Stiles; grandfather Nug Stiles; uncle, Michael Stiles; and step-father, Mark Lester.

He is survived by his mother,  Jessica Brannon Lester; brothers, Anthony Hamilton,  Matthew, Isaiah, Landon, and Brayden Stiles; sisters, Morgan Stiles and fiancé Kaleb Watson, Kayleigh, Hannah and Kilah Stiles; grandparents, Barbara and Guy Brannon “nana and pap” , Delores Stiles “mamaw Jean”; special brother Jacob Freeman and in death Josh Martin.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Myers Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 7:00p.m. in Myers Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carroll Hamilton and Rev. Cody Debty officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 11 at Myers Funeral Home and proceed to Ironsburg Cemetery for the 11:00 a.m. committal service. Anthony Hamilton, Matthew Stiles, Weston Hamilton, Paul Medina, Gabe Kirkland and Jacob Freeman will serve as pallbearers.