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Ralph Woodrow Pyles
1916 - 2012
Ralph Woodrow Pyles
1916 - 2012
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BORN
1916
DIED
2012
Ralph Pyles Obituary
on April 20, 1916 to Algernon Thomas and Rosa DeVore Pyles. He retired from Gravely Furniture Company in Martinsville after 41 years of service where he was Secretary/Treasurer and also a member of the Board of Directors. He had been a member of First United Methodist Church for over 70 years where he was also a member of the Read-Robins Sunday School Class. He was a member of Martinsville Rotary Club for over 50 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Watts Pyles in December of 2001.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, R. Thomas and Elinor J. Pyles of Midlothian, VA, Robert B. and Linda W. Pyles of Seattle, WA; three grandchildren, Anne Pyles Pryor and husband Ernie of Richmond, John Pyles and Laura Pyles, both of Seattle, WA.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Ron Mateer officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Burial Park.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M. at McKee-Stone Funeral Home in Martinsville.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Youth Fund, 146 East Main Street, Martinsville, VA 24112.
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Bob McMaster
January 31, 2012
Tommy & Bobby,
We were truly saddened to hear of your father's passing. Our parents were such good friends and neighbors, and we miss them all.
With deepest sympathy,
Carolyn & Stewart Walmsley
Peg & Bob McMaster
Ray Finney
January 29, 2012
Dear Bobby and Tommy,
We were so saddened to hear of your Father`s passing.We all grew up with your Mom and Dad.As we look out our windows now we can see the daylilies peeping through.They made sure we all had some of them..They were what great neighbors are all about.
We do not have to tell you,what a Legacy he has left for all of us.
The Oakdale Group always took care of each other...
With Deepest Sympathy,
Dr. H.Ray Finney and Family
Alan and Sylvia F. Stadler and Family
Jan. 29, 2012
Mary Jane Watts Agnor
January 28, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. He was a sweet gentle man.
John Pace
January 28, 2012
My mother, Retta Pace Sheppard, was a longtime employee of Gravely as a secretary. She was Mr. Pyles secretary for many years. I remember him well from times when I was young and would go to her office. I remember him as a very kind and considerate man. My mother thought the world of Mr. Pyles. He was someone who was very good to work for, and they remained good friends to this day, long after they both retired. Mother has dementia now, and has has lost much of her long and short term memory. But one day when I was visiting with her just prior to this past Christmas, I saw a note on her kitchen table that she had written to herself as a reminder. It said that Mr. Pyles had called her that day and that they had talked. Even though she has forgotten a lot about her past, she still remembers what a good friend he was and how much she enjoyed hearing from him. We will all miss him. This world would be a better place if there were more like him.
Our prayers are with you in your loss.
John Pace
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