David Tinsley Griles, age 68 of Amelia, passed away on Tuesday October 3, 2017.  He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Mary Ruth Griles and is survived by his wife Louise Griles, daughter Carmen Lynn Griles, his sister Ruth Suarez (Ray) and his brother Jay Griles (Mary Anne), a niece Brandi Suarez and two nephews Luke Griles (Hannah) and Elijah Griles.  After his service in Vietnam and Germany he became an enthusiastic worker eventually purchasing the County Line Tire Store in Powhatan. He enjoyed farming and hunting but most of all swapping stories with friends, customers and family. Funeral services 11AM on Friday October 6, 2017 at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home 16409 Court St. in Amelia with burial following in Rennie Memorial Cemetery in Amelia with military honors. Visiting at the funeral home Thurs. 6-8PM.  Contributions maybe made to Rennie Memorial Church or the VFW.  Condolences at www.hillsmanhix.com