Rollin K. Pyles, 101, formerly of Columbia, KY, died Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the Campbellsville Retirement Home. He was born July 17, 1917, in the Ella community of Adair County, to the late J.B. and Retta Mae Bryant Pyles.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Pina Lee Rich Pyles on August 21, 2009, three children; Mark W. Pyles, Dallas Keith Pyles and Sharon Pyles and 9 brothers and 5 sisters.
Mr. Pyles was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, serving as finance chairman for 25 years and chairman of the building committee at the time the church built the current million-dollar facility, served as President of the Chamber of Commerce for two terms, served on the City Council for six terms, on the Board of Trustees of Lindsey Wilson College for 12 years, a member of the Airport Board for 25 years, very active in the Republican Party and always believed in giving back to the community and that you could never out give God.
SURVIVORS:
2 sons and daughters-in-law – Jerry D. and Carmen Pyles of Columbia, Harry C. and Paula Pyles of Louisville
1 daughter and son-in-law – Sheila P. and Larry Russell Bryant of Columbia
9 grandchildren
16 great-grandchildren
Special friend – Doug Hogan of Campbellsville
A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Funeral Service: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 1:00pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. William Davenport, Bro. Steve Pescosolido and Bro. Raymond Martin officiating
Burial: New Hope Cemetery
Visitation: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 after 4:00pmCT
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Hosparus of Green River, Trinity United Methodist Church or Gideon Bibles. These may be made at the funeral home
Casket Bearers: Easton Bryant, Kevin Spoon, Brady Bryant, Josh Kemp, Blake Hatcher, Dennis Stilger, Jr., Doug Hogan
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
