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John D. Briles

John Dewayne Briles, 55, of Port Charlotte, FL, and a former resident of Huntington, IN, died Friday, March 6, 2009, after a lengthy battle with leukemia.

He was born Dec. 12, 1953, in Bluffton to Glen J. and Phyllis Jean Ramseyer Briles.

Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Sheila Brooks Kern Briles; three sons, Nathan Briles, Paul Kern and Matt Kern, all of Huntington; two daughters, Kristy Briles, of Huntington, and Mandy Kern Brooks, of Nashville, TN; a brother, Dan Briles; a sister, Joann E. Briles Rockow, of Port Charlotte, FL; and four grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Monday, March 9, 2009, at Murdock Christian Church, Port Charlotte, FL. His ashes were scattered in the Gulf of Mexico.

Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services, Punta Gorda, FL, was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent through www.ltaylorfuneral.com.