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Roger Stiles Obituary
Roger Clifford Stiles/"Sonny" born January 15, 1929 in San Antonio, Texas to Roger C. Stiles, Sr. and Leona Rhodes Stiles (Littlejohn). Roger was a member of Second Baptist Church for over 60 years. He graduated from Phyllis Wheatley High School, San Antonio, Texas in 1946. Roger went on to graduate from Prairie View A&M University with a B.A. in Physical Education and a M.S. in Educational Administration from Our Lady of the Lake University. After completing his B.A., "Sonny" commissioned into the United States Army as a 2nd Lieutenant, then honorably discharged in 1953 as a 1st Lieutenant, and retired from the reserves as a full bird Colonel in 1987. Roger completed 30 years of service with the United States Post Office, retiring as an Area Supervisor.
Roger C. Stiles, Jr. peacefully departed on Saturday, April 2, 2016. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 36 years, Ella Stiles; daughters Dr. Roslyn Stiles-Vaughn, Vernette Stiles; stepson Willie Flowers; stepdaughters Barbara Garnett, Beverly Brownlow; three sisters Jessie Jones, Lois Bell, Lula Miller; four grandchildren, two great grand children, and a host of extended relatives and friends. Thank you to all the health professionals that worked with us along the way. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Col. Roger Stiles' name to Second Baptist Church Scholarship Fund (3310 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78220 (210) 227-2675) or to the charity of your choice.
Visitation: Tuesday, April 12, 2016- 10:00A.M.- 11:30 A.M. prior to service
Funeral Service: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 11:30 A.M. Second Baptist Church, 0 E. Commerce St. San Antonio, TX 78220
Interment: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
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MAJ (ret) Latiba Cummings
April 11, 2016
Col(ret)Stiles, thanks for leading the way for my generation to serve as respected African American Officers with the U.S. Military Forces. May God continue to bless your family and thanks for leaving a legacy.
Ronald and Barbie Hill
April 10, 2016
We will certainly miss a great neighbor! We wish God's peace and comfort during this time.
Dr. Roz Vaughn
April 9, 2016
Daddy,
Miss you terribly - it's not the SAME
But so glad you're not in PAIN...
Miss scratching your HEAD
Or massaging your feet INSTEAD...
I'lI miss our daily talks on the PHONE
I feel so all ALONE...
With mom also no longer HERE
I have a permanent TEAR
That I'll she'd each NIGHT
As God hugs & holds me TIGHT...
BUT I know you're in a better PLACE
And we'll meet again Face to FACE
And that will be a glorious DAY..
I LOVED YOU SO-I HOPE YOU KNOW
Your Daughter, Roz
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