James Edward Stiles, 45, of Grace Chapel Rd. Hickory, died Wednesday November 19, 2008. Born January 26, 1963 in Pensacola, Florida, he was the son of Charles Edward and Beverly Irene Stiles of Mission, Texas. He was an elementary teacher in Caldwell County. A member of Hickory Church of Christ, he enjoyed coaching baseball and was an eight year US Navy Veteran. In addition to his parents, his wife, Janet Ann Bryant Stiles of the home, a daughter, Brittany Ann Stiles of the home; a son, Gage Isaac Stiles of the home; and a sister Tracey Smith of Spotsylvania, VA survive him. A Celebration of Jimâ??s life and worship service will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Hickory Church of Christ with Minister Anthony Varner officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the church, prior to the service. Condolence messages may be sent to www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Stiles family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton.