Mr. Richard Derek Iles
August 1, 1963 - October 28, 2021
Richard Derek Iles, 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 28, 2021. He was born in Longview, Texas, on August 1, 1963, to Barney and Barbara (Webb) Iles. He was raised in Longview, Texas, Athens, Texas and then later attended school in Commerce, Texas where he graduated high school. After graduating, he attended Kilgore College and Paris Junior College. He began his career as a pipe fitter in Houston, Texas in the oil and gas industry. He later became certified as a crane operator and safety supervisor. Most recently, he earned a certification as a Hypno-Therapist and as an Entrepeneur with a landscaping business. Derek had three sons, Richard Derek Iles, Jr., Aaron Austin Iles, and Dreagon Alvino Maximus Alexander. Derek was a sports enthusiast. He loved the Houston Astros and Dallas Cowboys, but his favorite sport activity was being a great coach from the stands as he watched Dreagon play football. He looked forward to their outings at the skateboard parks and playing catch in the yard. Derek is survived by his sons Aaron Iles and Dreagon Alexander Iles, his father Barney Iles, his mother Barbara Iles, sister, Nancy Gruener, and brother, Christian David Iles, uncles, aunts, a niece, and many cousins. Derek is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, Clyde and Ruth Gregg and Barney and Mattie Hugh Iles, his brother Don Ray Iles, his first son, Richard Derek Iles, Jr. And his brother-in-law, Richard Gruener.
Richard Derek Iles, 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 28, 2021. He was born in Longview, Texas, on August 1, 1963, to Barney and Barbara (Webb) Iles. He was raised in Longview, Texas, Athens, Texas and then later attended school... View Obituary & Service Information