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1931
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2012
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John Towles Obituary
John was born Dec. 12, 1931 at Wichita Falls Clinic Hospital in Wichita Falls, Texas the son, and only child, of Charles Alexander and Ruth Dickey Towles. He graduated from Sherman High School in 1949. He attended the University of Texas, North Texas State University, and Austin College. He graduated with a major in business and a minor in economics in 1957. He graduated from Midwestern University in Wichita Falls in 1959 with his M.B.A. Degree.
John worked for Texas Instruments Sherman as purchasing manager, materials manager and inventory control supervisor in the S/C Division. He retired in 1991 and 25 years of service.
John proudly served in the United States Air Force from January 1951 to January 1955, serving as a Technical Staff Sergeant. John's career was spent mostly at Perrin Air Base, Texas at the headquarters Squad 3555th CCRTRAWG (INTCP)(ATRC).
John is survived by his wife of 37 years, June Pointer Towles of Denison; two sons, Barry Towles and wife Lisa of Sherman and Joe Pell and wife Robyn of Melissa, Texas. He is also survived by six grandsons, Scott and Ryan Towles, Daniel Pickels, J. T., Lane and Levi Pell; granddaughter, Leslie Leemauk and husband Alex; and two great grandsons, Aidan and Austin Leemauk. John was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Towles and Ruth Dickey Carruth and husband Don, and one daughter, Patsy Dye.
Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 at Cedarlawn Memorial Park. Military Honors will be provided by the Sheppard Air Force Military Honor Guard. Mr. Towles will lie in state for viewing at Waldo Funeral Home from 1 -6 p.m. on Tuesday and 8 a.m. -noon on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers family request that memorials be made to your charity of choice. The online register book can be signed at waldofuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Towles
Thomas Melton
November 1, 2012
June and Family, Our hearts are heavy to hear of your Husband and Father home going.Our prayer is God will comfort you with Love during his home going. Was glad we got to see you at the dinner. Our Love Tthomas and Crystal
Jim Watson
November 1, 2012
John was a great friend and associate at TI. He was steady, calm in many storms, and always a reliable performer. More than that he represented human qualities we all should emulate.
October 31, 2012
I lived across the street from John Charles mother when I was young. He was always such a happy person whenever I would see him. So sorry to hear of his passing. Barbara Taylor Lawrence
Carolyn dick
October 30, 2012
June, I am sorry for your loss
Beverly Seale
October 30, 2012
June I am so sorry that you have lost your loving husband. My prayers go out to your family.
October 30, 2012
June, I am so sorrow for your loss, my prayers goes out to you and your family. Joan
October 30, 2012
June, so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Our love, Don and Jean Ross
October 30, 2012
So sorry June for your loss - thinking of you-
Carolyn Gray
Tom Debner
October 30, 2012
I knew John from my days at TI. He was easy to work with, got things done, and was a good man. I'm proud to have worked with him. My sincere condolences to the family.
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