Leslie "Les" Andrew Hiles

GRAHAM - Mr. Leslie "Les" Andrew Hiles of Graham, NC went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2014. He was a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to North Carolina in 1976. Mr. Hiles was happily married to his wife, Apolonia Ruiz Hiles, for 29 1/2 years. They enjoyed traveling around the world together and spending quality time with family and friends. Mr. Hiles was a loving husband, father, brother, son, uncle and friend. His positive attitude and love for life inspired many - especially his nieces and nephews who adored him. He was an avid bowler who gained local respect for his 300 score game in 2005. He rarely missed watching a North Carolina Tarheels game and always appreciated a conversation about his favorite team with another fan. He was a loyal employee and dedicated 32 years of his career working in a quality lab as a supervisor and engineer. Mr. Hiles was also very loyal in his faith. He was a parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Burlington, NC for over 30 years. Even as his health declined, he dedicated his spare time to serving others as a hospice volunteer. Mr. Hiles lived a full life with those he loved. His family and friends will cherish their memories with him and continue to live their lives as he did - with love, joy, patience, compassion and gratitude. "Our goal should be to live life in radical amazement. Get up in the morning and look at the world in a way that takes nothing for granted. Everything is phenomenal; everything is incredible; never treat life casually. To be spiritual is to be amazed." Abraham Joshua Heschel. Mr. Hiles is survived by his wife, Apolonia Ruiz Hiles of the home; son, Matthew Hiles and wife Hannah of North Carolina; grandson, Henry Hiles; Brother, Andrew Hiles and wife Lisa of Georgia; sister, Cathy Ann Milich and husband John of North Carolina and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Les and Catherine Reisenberg Hiles. Graveside services will be 9:00 a.m. Tuesday morning at Graham Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6:00-8:00 Monday night, other times at the residence. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcclurefuneralservice.com -