Howard William Pyles, 72 of Dunkard Mill Run Community, Farmington, WV passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at his residence. He was born July 4, 1938 at Dunkard Mill Run Community, Farmington, WV a son of Denver Andy Pyles and Elizabeth Salai Pyles.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Edna Lucille (Fluharty) Pyles; 5 daughters, Sherry DeVault of Fairview, Glenda Hayhurst and husband Greg of Fairview, Tammy Lance and husband Jim of Shinnston, Karen Pyles of Fairview and Julie Pellegrino and husband Brian of Fredricksburg, VA; one son, Duane Pyles and wife Katie of Kansas City, MO; 14 grandchildren, Sherry Lynn Hayes of Fairview, Brandy DeVault of Burbank, CA, Amanda Gerrard and husband Richard of Fairmont, Michael DeVault Sr. and Derek DeVault, both of Fairview, Amber Hayhurst of Romney, WV, Greg Hayhurst Jr. of Fairview, China, Autumn and James Lance III, all of Shinnston, Timothy, Ashley, Samuel and Krystal Pellegrino, all of Fredricksburg, Va.; one great-grandson and tractor buddy, Dustin Hayes; several other family members also survive.
In addition to his parents, Howard was preceded in death by one grandson, Eric Howard Pyles, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lloyd and Hazel Fluharty.
Howard was a 1956 Graduate of Farmington High School. He retired from Owens Illinois and the Marion County Board of Education as a bus driver and in the maintenance department. He delivered newspapers for the Fairmont Times and the Morgantown Dominion Post and currently was employed with Pearson Security as a guard. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force.
The Pallbearers will be Michael DeVault, Jr., Greg Hayhurst Jr., Derek DeVault, James Lance III, Timothy Pellegrino, Greg Hayhurst, Robert Fluharty Jr. and Rodney Hayhurst with Samuel Pellegrino and Dustin Hayes serving as Honorary Pallbearers.
Family and Friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St., Mannington, WV on Thursday, March 3, 2011 from 1 - 9:00 p.m. and also on Friday, March 4, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Drew Long and Reverend Richard Fluharty officiating. Burial will follow at the Toothman Cemetery in Dunkard Mill, Farmington. On-line condolences may be left for the family mastersfuneralhomewv.com
Condolences
Edna and Family,
Howard was a good man and a funny man he made alot of people laugh i have know howard for a very long time since he was with marion county schools and then with the fairmont times he will be missed by who all knew him may god bless you and the family at this time of need
David Ice
FAIRMONT WV
FAIRMONT TIMES
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Marion County Senior Citizens, Inc.
Sorry to here if your lose, my love & prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. RWT. Farmington, WV.
We are so sorry for your loss and want you to know that Howard will be deeply missed at our home. He was a wonderful person and always enjoyed his company and the cakes he brought.
Ron and Shirley Johnston
I am Ron and Shirley Johnstons grandaughter and I wanted you know that although I did not know Howard personally I did know how much my gradparents liked him and My thoughts and prayers are with your enitre family I lost my mother in Aug. 2010 and I know how hard it is to deal with but the Lord will carry you through this time of grief.
Love and Prayers
Ashley Shaffer
I knew Mr. and Mrs. Pyles and the children when I taught at James Fork. He was an interested parent and supported his children's education. I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of all of you in your time of grief.
Edna and family,
We were saddened to hear of Howard's sudden passing and offer our prayers for God's strength, courage, and peace for your family at this sad time. It's never easy to lose a loved one and we share in your sadness and sense of loss. Know that you are not alone in missing Howard. We pray that good memories and Howard's love for his family will comfort you at this difficult time.
Dear Pyles Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Howard. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and for the days to come. I have so many memories of spending time at your house and how I always felt so welcome. My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time.
Jenny Cook Amos
Edna and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Howard. My thoughts and prayers are with you--I have always appreciated how good he was to Gran and our family. Take comfort in knowing he'll be missed.
Fondly,
Joni