Joel Wrightmon Liles

Garner- Born in Portsmouth, VA to Lonnie Macon Liles and Rhunette Meggs Liles. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Reginald Liles. He is survived by his wife Peggy Berger Liles, his daughter, Amanda Joelle Liles, son Jason Bryant, stepsons Anthony (Doug) Weichbrodt, Aaron Weichbrodt; brothers and sisters Mitchell Liles, Phyllis Liles Jones (John), and JoAnn Liles Hood (Clark), numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces, and nephews and 4 grandchildren. Joel retired from Westinghouse Electric Corporation and Wake County Public School System. He was a member of the American Hackney Horse Society, the U.S. Equestrian Federation, and the American Show Pony Association. He loved and bonded with any animal that crossed his path. He understood and respected them and spoke their language. He enjoyed working and showing horses and ponies all his life and sharing horse stories with anyone who would listen. He enjoyed flying model airplanes, racing go carts, model trains, motorcycles and riding his tractor. He enjoyed tinkering and refurbishing anything with a motor or wheels. Though his body aged and weakened he was still 20 in his mind and ready for an adventure. Joel loved the children in his neighborhood. He enjoyed teaching them life skills, sharing his lifetime of knowledge, and having neighborhood weenie roasts. He loved spending time with his special friends Jerry Cotton, Zachary Ellis, and Randy Galarza Hernandez. As per Joel’s wishes a private memorial will held at a later date.