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Kenneth A. Pyles
1949 - 2018
Kenneth A. Pyles
1949 - 2018
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BORN
1949
DIED
2018
Kenneth Pyles Obituary
Born October 11, 1949, in Philippe, West Virginia, to the late Dorothy (Davis) Spahr and John A. Pyles, he was a loyal and dedicated son, brother, husband, father, brother-in-law, and uncle who served proudly in the United States Air Force. Kenneth enjoyed camping, hunting, and being outdoors, and was a longtime member of the Liberty Bible Church in Atwater, Ohio, where he also served as deacon and song leader.
Kenneth retired from CSX Transportation after 42 years of service as a signal inspector. Kenneth also served as band booster president for the Waterloo Music Boosters and volunteered his time for the Portage Animal Protective League. Kenneth will be remembered as a kind person who never met anyone he couldn't talk to.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his mother and father, daughter Laura K. Pyles, mother and father-in-law Doris and Patrick Gordon, and brother-in-law Rick L. Gordon.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years Kay, and daughters Lisa K. and Lori M. Pyles, step-father Gordon Spahr, sister Yvonne (Harold) Hughes of McDonald, Ohio, brothers Dan (Madonna) Pyles, John Pyles, and Jeff (Patricia) Pyles all of West Virginia. Brothers-in-law Roger Gordon, Pastor Robert (Dianne) Burgess, and Jeff (Martha) Reynolds; and sisters-in-law Julie Gray, Charlotte Cross, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to the ICU Staff, with special recognition and gratitude to Nicholas and Kimberly Reynolds, Megan Huth, and Heather Evans at UH Portage Medical Center for his tender care.
Friends and family will be received from 4:00 – 5:00 PM on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at the Liberty Bible Church, 2215 State Route 183, Atwater, with services to immediately follow by Pastor Paul R. Phillips.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Portage Animal Protective League, P.O. Box 927, Ravenna, Ohio 44266.
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Steve Rayer
February 1, 2018
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I will be thinking of your family during this difficult time.
January 31, 2018
Kay, Lisa and Lori,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Ken was a true friend and brother in The Lord. Ken stood for Godly principals for which we will always be thankful.May God bring you comfort in knowing that God is a refuge for you.Ps. 62:8 Love. Pastor Paul & Pat
January 30, 2018
Kay, Lisa, and Lori,
Our hearts go out to you. Praying for God's peace and strength to be with you. Our deepest sympathy.
Bob and Penni Bane
January 30, 2018
Kay, Lisa, Lori - When I think of Ken, I remember a gracious and fun man who never seemed to mind picking me up at the airport for my Ohio visits! Wishing I could have known all of you earlier in life, but so glad for the chance when it came. Your memories as a family will be a comfort for all of you ongoing.
Prayers and love,
Ruth Tilden
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MARILYN NASH-HEMRICK
January 28, 2018
Kay, Lisa, Lori and Family...I'm so very sorry for your great loss. Such a wonderful kind man who will surely be missed...My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris Stubblefield
January 27, 2018
So sorry to hear that Ken passed away.
Stevie Williams
January 26, 2018
Dear Kay, Lisa , and Lori
I am so sorry about your loss. Ken was an awesome man. He always came to see Dad when he was in the hospital. They loved to talk trains.
It's such a loss for us but he is rejoicing in heaven. To finally be pain free.
I know you'll all do fine. You get your strength from your Dad & Ken.
Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Rebecca England
January 26, 2018
I have so many fond memories of my Uncle Ken. He had a contagious laugh and even on my worse day could make me smile with a tug on my pony tail. I'll hang onto all those memories. Love to Aunt K, Lisa and Lori.. praying for your strength during this time.
Denny and Caroline Tannert
January 25, 2018
Denny and I are so deeply sorry for your loss. Ken was a good man who will be missed and remembered. I love all the fun memories of those band trip years! And I will never, ever forget how kind both he and Kay were to my 97 year-old mother when they saw her up at Brimfield Altercare. A good man, a good neighbor, with a heart of gold. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ruth Apitz
January 25, 2018
Bill and I are so sorry to learn of Ken's passing. He was a special neighbor to us all these many years. We send our love and heartfelt sympathy at your loss. Ruth and Bill Apitz
January 25, 2018
Kay, Lisa, and Lori - What wonderful memories Rochelle and I have of Ken and your loving family. We were so sad when we heard of this news today. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. He will be deeply missed! Love you all! Rhonda & Rochelle Wise & family
Amanda (Aberegg) Flinn
January 25, 2018
Kay, Lisa, and Lori - I cannot imagine the grief that you are feeling right now losing such a wonderful husband, loving father, and awesome mentor in your life. I have such great memories all through my school years of Ken. Please know that you are all in my prayers for peace and solace in the loss of such a great soul.
Kori (Whiteman) Kemp
January 24, 2018
Heaven gained a wonderful man!! I will be forever blessed for having known him! My thoughts and many prayer are with you at this difficult time.
Kori (Whiteman) Kemp & Family
Jackie Derbfuss
January 24, 2018
Kay,Lisa,and Lori, We are so sorry for your loss. Ken was a wonderful person and will be missed by all who knew him. Your family is in our prayers. George, Jackie Derbfuss & family
Shelly Palumbo
January 24, 2018
Lori and Lisa I just heard of your loss. We are so sorry. Please know we are praying for you and your mother.
Mike and Renae Jenkins
January 24, 2018
Kay, Lori, and Lisa,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Ken. We will miss his cheerful, enthusiastic voice leading us in song at church. We continue to pray for your family in this saddened time.
Love, prayers, and Hugs,
Mike and Renae Jenkins
Jim & Kitty Floyd
January 24, 2018
Ken will be sadly missed by many. I am so glad that we have got to know him these last few years. I know he is up in heaven with the Lord and smiling down on everyone. Prayers and hugs to his family, love you all.
January 24, 2018
In the short time we had getting to know Ken while visiting Liberty Bible Church, it was obvious that Ken had a deep love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. He gave his all when leading praise & worship. Ken made everyone feel welcome and shook every hand. Cant wait to see him again in Heaven.-Chris & Ron Sterner
January 24, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Your a Sky full of Stars...
Tonya Cheek
January 24, 2018
The world lost a wonderful soul. Our deepest condolences.. Love Always, Tonya Cheek & Rena Wright.
Richard Balluh
January 24, 2018
Go rest high on the Mountain Brother Ken glad you were in part of my life . Prayers for your family and friend during this hard time.
Richard Balluh Alliance Oh.
Kathi Whiteman
January 24, 2018
We are all saddened by this great man's passing, but know he is leading the singing in his corner of glory. Have loved your family for a very long time. Butch n Kathi Whiteman
The staff of Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home
January 23, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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