Wendell Thomas Briles

Wendell Thomas Briles, 85, of Asheboro, died Monday, October 5, 2026, at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 11, 2026, at High Rock Baptist Church, 1047 Bescher Chapel Road, Trinity, where he attended, with Pastor Junior Summey officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Wendell was born on December 11, 1940, in Randolph County, the son of the late Ernest Sheridan Briles and Ella Mae Younts Briles. He was a graduate of Farmer High School, class of 1959 where he was a proud left handed baseball pitcher. He retired from Energizer after 48 years. Wendell was a member of Randolph County Cattleman Association and was a former volunteer fireman for Westside Fire Department. He had an incredible work ethic, was an avid hunter, and a die-hard UNC Tarheel fan. He enjoyed yard work, traveling, and spending time with family.

In addition to his parents, Wendell was preceded in death by his sisters, Alice Loflin, Jewel Jordan, Doris Stout; brothers, Dalton Briles, Robert Briles, Gilbert Briles, and Wayne Briles.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, India Trotter Briles of the home; daughter, Karen Briles Adams (Ed) of Asheboro; sister-in-law, Gail Davis (Rick) of Asheboro; nieces, Janet Williams, Phyllis Caviness, Bonnie Blue, Kayla Jordan; several great nieces and one great nephew.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to High Rock Baptist Church, 1047 Bescher Chapel Road, Trinity, NC 27370; American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 11454; or to Randolph County Animal Shelter, 1370 County Land Rd., Randleman, NC 27317.