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James B. Guiler
8/11/1966 - 9/2/2021
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Battalion Chief James “J.B.” Guiler, 55, of Newnan, died Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Station No. 1 of the Heard County Fire Department.

Born August 11, 1966, in Cambridge, Ohio, he was a son of the late James M. Guiler, and the late Phyllis Hartman Blue.  J. B. was a paramedic and Battalion Chief with the Heard County Fire Department for over 11 years and had previously served as a Fire Fighter with the Coweta County Fire Department.  He loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren, he also loved serving the community and was a mentor to many of his fellow first responders.  J. B. also loved cars and could fix anything.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kristen Nicole Guiler.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Kay Guiler; his son, Austin Guiler (Jessica) of Newnan; daughters, Lacey Deleon (Dimas) of Fort Worth, Texas, and Katie Brown (Chris) of Newnan; brothers, Larry Railey and Mark Railey, both of Newnan; sister, Deborah Guiler Prather (Steve) of Senoia; grandchildren, Noah Deleon, Abel Deleon, Antonio Deleon, Makynleigh Brown, and Kelsey Brown; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.
- Higgins Funeral Home Hillcrest Chapel
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