Obituary of William Louis Stiles

William (Bill) Louis Stiles, 82, of Ocala passed away on April 23, 2020 at Advent Health in Ocala. He was born August 7, 1937 the son of the late Donald A.Mathis and Elsie B. Schafer. William was a native of Bridgeton, NJ and moved to this area from Millville, NJ in 1987. He served in the United States Air Force as a member of the 322d Airlift Division from 1960-1963, training as an electrician at Evreaux-Fauville AFB in Evreaux, France.  He took those skills home and worked for Wheaton Industries for over 20 years.  Upon his retirement, he and his wife moved to Marion County and spent many happy years there.   

 William is survived by his daughter, Sherri Groff of Oaklyn, NJ.  

 Predeceased by Anna May Stiles, his wife of 25 years.

 A memorial service with military honors will be held at the Florida National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers and in honor of his love of animals, donations may be made to the Marion County Animal Shelter at  www.marioncountyfl.org/animal . Online condolences may be sent at www.hiers-baxley.com.