Verle Lee Pyles Sr.

Maxwelton, WV- Verle Lee Pyles Sr. 81 of Maxwelton, WV passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at the White Sulphur Springs Center after battling a long illness. Born June 9, 1939 in Sebert, WV he was the son of the late Verle Eula Pyles and Hallie Marie Kershner. Verle was retired from the Department of Highways Advance Planning Division, as a technical engineer. He was a member of Edgewood Presbyterian church in Lewisburg, WV. He was a former member of the Clifton Presbyterian Church where he sang in the choir for four years. He was also a member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge, and Elks Club. He served as a member of the WV Army National Guard. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, and fishing. He loved animals especially his dog Lady, and three cats Pookie, Sam, and Jamie.

In addition to his parents Verle is preceded in death by two sisters Hellen Radice, Bernice Marriott Cardiges, and a grandchild William Neal Houdyschell.

Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years Sarah Mae Pyles, two sons Verle L. Pyles Jr. (Lora) of Alderson, Tony M. Pennington (Andrea) of White Sulphur Springs, Daughters Linda M. Pennington (Oran Pack) of Fairlea, Lisa Houdyschell of Kenova, WV, Angie Hill (Phillip) of Denmar, WV, Sister Jean Humphreys (Robert) of Florida, Grandchildren Christopher Pennington (Sarah), Larry, Gabrielle, and Emily Pyles, Anthony, and Derrick Pennington, Jacob, Caleb, and Lydia Houdyschell, Mathew, and Cody (Cecilia) Hill, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, July 24, 2020 at Morgan Funeral Home 252 Montvue Drive Lewisburg, WV, with Pastor Susan Campbell officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Rosewood Cemetery in Lewisburg, WV.  Online guestbook can be signed at www.morganfh.net.  Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg, WV.