Harlis W. "Popaw" Moles

HARLIS W. MOLES FLOYD-Harlis W. Moles "Popaw", 87, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at his home. He was born on May 6, 1924 in Willis, VA., the son of Eura and Esley Moles. He was preceded in death by his wife Lafone and an infant son Michael. Also preceding him were his brothers and sisters Ervin, Kermit, Rita, and Geneva. Harlis was a WWII veteran having served in Luzon. He received the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with Bronze Service Star; Good Conduct Medal; and WWII Victory Medal. He was a member of company C the Rangers Infantry Battalion. Harlis spent all of his working years in road construction and retired from Branch & Associates. After retirement he enjoyed his daily ride to Willis and working in his yard. Surviving are: his daughters and son-in-law Janie and Jimmy Spence of Willis, VA, Joyce Howery of Floyd, VA, son Charles Moles and special friend Dawn Thompson of Max Meadows, VA; grandchildren, Jason Howery and Nicole Lawson, Gretchen and Tommy Gleim, Neeley and Philip Russell; great grandchildren, Jeffrey Howery, Mason Howery, Sophia Russell, Kendra Lawson; brother and sister-in-law, Alvin and Frances Moles of Meadows of Dan, VA; sister, Glenna Mabery, Willis, VA; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Brenda Pettry, Potomac, MD; sisters-in-law, Margie Moles of Floyd. VA and Emma Mae Moles of Willis, VA; special niece Brenda Gallimore and special family friend Shirley Griggs and his little dog Brittany. The family would like to thank Sherry Reed and Carilion NRV Hospice for their special care and kindness. Funeral service was held at 7 p.m. Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Dalton officiating. Family received friends from 5-7 p.m. prior to the service. Graveside service with Military Rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post # 7854 and American Legion Post # 127 was held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2011 at the Harris Cemetery. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.maberryfuneralhome.com