Michael Eugene Stiles Of Barnegat Dies At 56

Courtesy of Bugbee-Riggs Funeral Home:

Michael Eugene Stiles of Barnegat, born April 16, 1959, died tragically on March 22, 2016 at the young age of 56.

Mike grew up in Lumberton, NC. He used to love sharing his childhood country boy memories. His southern charm, manners and kind nature was imbedded in him his entire life. He always followed his dreams, first as a horse trainer, then owning his own auto business and for the past 11 years working for Long Beach Township Water and Sewer department. Mike was recently promoted to supervisor, a position he aspired to and was proud of.

Mike met the love of his life, Laura, in 1989 and married in 2003. He was the best dad to his son, Nick, whom he loved more than life. With his guidance from above, his wife and son will attempt to go forward.

He also leaves behind his loving parents, Shirley and Irvin Stiles, a sister Kim Grimsley and a son, Joshua Stiles, along with two grandchildren. Most of all he leaves behind all of those who have been touched by his kind nature, sense of humor and sincerity.

A Celebration of his Life will be held from 3 p.m.to 7 p.m.on Saturday, March 26th, 2016 at the Barnegat Vol. Fire Company, 11 Birdsall Street in Barnegat. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Barnegat Vol. Fire Company at the above address would be appreciated.

At the request of Laura and Nick, attire is casual, hopefully something red to support Mike's Georgia Bulldogs. Cremation was private and under the direction of Bugbee-Riggs Funeral Home, 335 South Main St., Barnegat.