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Robert Pyles Obituary
Bob attended Rowlesburg High School, class of 1948. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955, with four years reserve duty, receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1959. Following his service time he attended West Virginia University (WVU) before relocating to Frederick, MD.
Bob had 30 years Federal service, including his military time, and from 1961 to 1989 with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), it's predecessor agencies the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and the Energy Resource and Development Agency (ERDA). After retirement he worked for the History Associates at DOE for several years. In the mid 1990's Bob began working at May's Hardware Store at 7th street shopping center and the Rosemont Avenue location until 2006.
Bob was a past member of the Frederick Civitan Club, the American Legion, the Korean War organization and the Elks.
A big sports fan, Bob played sports into his adult life and followed WVU football/basketball/baseball and also the Orioles and LA Lakers. Most of all he was a huge Dallas Cowboy fan.
Surviving are his wife Cheryl Ann Pyles of 46 years, his son Robert E. Pyles, Jr. and wife Cindy and 3 grandchildren Stephen, Casey, Chris, Florida; daughter Terrie Ann Pyles and 3 grandchildren Jade, Jacob, Tucker, Frederick, MD; brother Edward Pyles, Ohio; and brother in-law/ sister in-law Wayne and Diane Catlett, Winchester, VA; and twin children from an earlier marriage. Also many beloved cousins and relatives from the Heaton and Pyles families.
Bob was predeceased by a twin brother Richard and an older brother William; a beloved sister in-law Becky Koontz Pyles and many aunts, uncles and other family members.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick on Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 6-8PM where a funeral service will be held on Friday, April 29 at 2PM.
Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Frederick Civitan Club, P.O. Box 767 Frederick, MD 21705 of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research, GRAND Central Station, P.O. Box 477, New York, NY 10163.
Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. - Frederick.
May 7, 2016
deepest sympathy for the loss of a family member im cindy sole daughter of della pyles sole from wv
April 28, 2016
BOB WILL BE MISSED BY THE MAY'S
HARDWARE GANG.
CLEM AND JANET SINK
Kim Morgan
April 28, 2016
Rob, Terrie and family, I am so very sorry to hear about your dad's passing. He was always so nice, missed having him living close by. May God be with you all during this time.
April 27, 2016
Ann , our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You were very dedicated to each other. It was obvious and much admired. Working with him was a pleasure. Seeing him as his declined was very sad. He did so much for so many. God Belles. Debbie and Rick Roberts
Jon (Mike) Thomas
April 26, 2016
Ann and all family members: So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was always a pleasure to be around. I'll never forget those days over at Ed's when we all got together to work on the homemade apple butter...such good times back then. Also many good times in the Civitan club.
Rest assured that he is now in Heaven and is not suffering.
Sharon Shafer
April 26, 2016
Bob (and Ann) were & are loyal friends, always there to cheer us up and give us encouragement. Bob had that twinkle in his eye that said there's a joke or funny saying coming! We will miss him. Our sympathy & love to you--Ann, Rob, and Terrie.
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Apr
28
Calling hours
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. - Frederick1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702
Apr
29
Funeral service
2:00 p.m.
Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. - Frederick1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702
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