He served in the United States Army during World War II in the 332nd Engineering Construction Battalion and was awarded three battle stars for his role in Rhineland, Ardennes Forest, and Central Europe. He was an automotive mechanic instructor for Botetourt County Public Schools and a mechanic for Alleghany Motors, a former President of the Clifton Forge Lions Club, and a member of Central United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosalie Holliday Myles; a sister, Virginia Bell; a step son, Joe Christopher Wright; and a brother-in-law, Preston Bell.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Holliday Myles of Roanoke; a daughter, and husband. of Roanoke; two step sons, of Roanoke, and of Rich Patch; a step daughter-in-law, of Beckley, WV; two grandchildren; nine step grandchildren, ; two great grandchildren; eleven step great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Reverend Lynn Wright officiating. A private iInterment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor. The grandsons and step grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 PM until the time of service at Nicely Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Central United Methodist Church, PO Box 16, Clifton Forge, VA 24422.
He served in the United States Army during World War II in the 332nd Engineering Construction Battalion and was awarded three battle stars for his role in Rhineland, Ardennes Forest, and Central Europe. He was an automotive mechanic instructor for Botetourt County Public Schools and a mechanic for Alleghany Motors, a former President of the Clifton Forge Lions Club, and a member of Central United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosalie Holliday Myles; a sister, Virginia Bell; a step son, Joe Christopher Wright; and a brother-in-law, Preston Bell.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Holliday Myles of Roanoke; a daughter, and husband. of Roanoke; two step sons, of Roanoke, and of Rich Patch; a step daughter-in-law, of Beckley, WV; two grandchildren; nine step grandchildren, ; two great grandchildren; eleven step great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge with Reverend Lynn Wright officiating. A private iInterment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor. The grandsons and step grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 PM until the time of service at Nicely Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions to the Central United Methodist Church, PO Box 16, Clifton Forge, VA 24422.
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