Leonard E. Chiles
1936 - 2005
Leonard E. Chiles
1936 - 2005
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BORN
1936
DIED
2005
Leonard Chiles Obituary
Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday in Bean-Massey-Burge Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home.
He was born Dec. 29, 1936, in Lamoni, Iowa, to Merle and Orletta Chiles. Leonard was a retired employee of Haliburton.
Survivors: Wife of 25 years, Shirley J. Yates Chiles; children, Mark A. Chiles and wife, Nancy, Terri Cockrell, Kent E. Chiles and wife, Paulie, Teana Martz, Don Martz and wife, Alice, and Sharon Hampton and husband, Kevin; 19 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one on the way; brother, Ron Chiles and wife, Glenda; sister, Shirley Dyer and husband, Joe; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Stefanie Wilson
January 26, 2005
Shirley,
I am so sorry about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that you need or if you just need to talk please give me a call. I'll be there for you. Love and miss you at work. God Bless.
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Priscilla Ordaz Ordaz
January 26, 2005
Shirley we are so sorry for your loss,we are praying for you and thinking of you. We will miss Leonard ,he was always a joy when he came to the office,he loved you so much,and took great great care of you,Shirley. Remember we are here for you.
Barbara Ellenburg
January 26, 2005
Shirley & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
If you need anything at all please don't hesitate to let us know. All of your work family love and miss you.
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