Jim was the beloved husband of Carolyn J. Giles (2017) and was the loving and dedicated father of 3 sons: James A. Giles III (Michelle), Jason A. Giles, (Billie Jo), John A. Giles (Gina). He was the proud grandfather of Parker, Ava, Luc, and Addison and dear brother of Judy Holloran-Wolff and uncle to her children.  Jim was a cherished friend to many.

Jim dedicated his entire career to the grocery profession at both corporate and retail levels: serving with distinction at National Supermarkets and Trader Joe’s.  A lifelong, competitive athlete, he excelled at swimming & diving; first at the youth level (Shaw Park Swim Team) and then high school (Mercy HS). He was an avid golfer and played recreational softball and racquetball.  He coached CYC baseball and soccer teams for his boys at St. Michael’s and was an enthusiastic sporting fan of St. Louis teams.  His other hobbies included fishing of all kinds and taking photographs at the Missouri Botanical Gardens, where he was a longstanding member.