William Larry Giles, 74, of Lawrenceburg passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at his residence. He is the son of the late John William and Christine Perry Giles.

Larry was a 1957 graduate of Anderson Co. High School and currently serves as a Lawrenceburg City Councilman. He served as a Staff Sgt in the U.S. Marine Corps and for over 26 years with the Kentucky State Police as a trooper, instructor at the academy and with the Governor's Executive Security detail. A Major with the KY Fish & Wildlife, he served as the director of the Law Enforcement Division. He was a member of the American Legion Post #34, the Marine Corps League, Anderson Co. Sportsman Club, Beaver Creek Masonic Lodge, and the Scottish Rites.

Larry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pat Holland Giles, two children John W. Giles of Lawrenceburg and Christy Giles (Mike McCurry) of Nicholasville, two grandchildren Hannah and Haidyn Giles, a sister Ginger Haydon (Butch), a brother Johnny Giles (Felita), a brother-in-law, Bill Sweasy, all of Lawrenceburg, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister Pam Sweasy.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Thursday, Jan. 30th at First Christian Church. Rev. James Wheeler will officiate. Burial will follow in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 – 8 Wednesday at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home and 11 – 1 Thursday at the church. Honors will be provided by the Kentucky State Police Honor Guard unit.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Trooper Island, c/o Public Affairs Branch of KY State Police, 919 Versailles Rd., Frankfort, KY 40601.

Arrangements by the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home.