Harold Wayne Chiles

Harold Wayne Chiles, 92, Topeka, died Saturday, October 23, 2010, at the VA Medical Center. Harold was born on April 29, 1918, in Grantville, KS, the son of George A. and Florence Susan Chiles. He spent his youth growing up in Lecompton. Harold enlisted in the Navy in December of 1939 and served on board the USS Saratoga CV3 from January 1940 through April 1945. While serving on the Saratoga, Harold participated in several battles in the Far East and the Pacific. During this time he earned several commendations. He was also a Korean War era veteran stationed in Guam. After his retirement from the Navy, Harold spent several years working federal civil service. Harold was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and a member of Christ the King Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Inez A. Dailey; four brothers, John, Wilford, George, and Dewayne; two sisters, Juanita Guffey and Patricia Lester. Survivors include a daughter, Sue Pritts (William), Triangle, VA; son, Charles Chiles (Joyce), Topeka; two brothers, Dean, Salina, James, Scranton; three sisters, Nadine Mannis, Topeka, Mildred Lester, Scranton, Frances Tindell, Berryton; four grandchildren, Connie Cornett (Roger), Fredericksburg, VA, Todd Chiles (Dana), Boise, ID, Justin Chiles and Kristin Fuller, both of Topeka, and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd., Topeka, KS 66614. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 5973 SW 25th, Topeka, KS 66614. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Disabled American Veterans sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com. Harold W. Chiles