Bob J. Briles Dies

Bob J. Briles of Nashville, IL, passed Sunday, September 19, 2021, at his home among his family. He had reached the age of 88 years, 10 months, and 15 days. Per the wishes of Bob and his family, cremation will be performed and there will be a private family service and burial at the Old St. Ann Cemetery in Nashville, IL.

Bob was born November 4, 1932, in Kansas City, MO to William O. and Bulah A. (Shehorn) Briles. He grew up in the Alton, MO. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He married Kathleen (Katy) Ferree on August 7, 1960 at Mattoon. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Boyd, and his nephew.

He leaves to mourn Katy, his wife of 61 years, his sons Randy and wife Andrea, Kent and wife Karen, and daughter Shelly, four grandsons and three step-grandchildren, and a host of friends.