The Lord called Thomas L. Briles home March 27, 2016 after a long illness. He is survived by his parents, Charles and Barbara Briles; son, Charles (Jordan) Briles; brother, Mark (Kelly) Briles; longtime companion, Rose Stapleton; stepchildren, Bonnie, Vicky, and Matthew Stapleton; nephews, Robert Briles, Jonathan and Christopher Doski; many other relatives and friends. Born in Berlin, Germany on Aug 16, 1962 and grew up in CT where he attended Lyman Hall High School and graduated in 1985 from New England Technical Institute as an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician. He spent many, many summers visiting his grandparents in Germany and immersing himself into the German culture and life. After operating his own HVAC Company in CT, he moved to Columbus, OH in 1992. He was self-employed before working for Sunrise Food Services as a plant foreman until he became disabled in 2012. Thomas enjoyed music, played in a small band for his own enjoyment, enjoyed going fishing with his son, and loved animals. Thomas was a very giving person and was loved by many. Family and friends may gather Thursday, March 31, from 4 pm until the time of memorial service at 6 pm at O. R. Woodyard South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Inurnment at a later date Franklin Hills Memory Gardens. Cemetery Details Franklin Hills Memory Gardens 5802 Elder Rd Canal Winchester, OH 43110 Loading map Previous Events Gathering of Family and Friends MAR 31. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (ET) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map Memorial Service MAR 31. 6:00 PM (ET) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map