Randall D. Pyles, 81, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Centennial Hospital in Nashville, TN. Born in Adair County he was the son of the late Finis and Marie Burton Pyles.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, W. A. Pyles and a sister, Shirley Pyles.
Mr. Pyles was a charter member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Owner and Operator of Pyles Concrete and an avid classic car enthusiast. Mr. Pyles was a very active member of the Adair County community having previously served on the former Westlake Regional Hospital board and the Adair County Tourism Committee.
SURVIVORS:
Wife of 59 years: Joyce Garrett Pyles of Columbia, KY
3 children: Cindi Waggener (Dan) of Columbia, KY, Doug Pyles (Tammy) of Columbia and Craig Pyles (Carla) of Brentwood, TN
7 grandchildren: Will Waggener (Jordan), Michael Waggener, Jacob Pyles (Mattie), Luke Pyles, Zachary Pyles, Holly Hill (John) and Emily Pyles
2 great-grandchildren: Carson Pyles and Ellie Staten
1 brother: Joe Pyles (Annabelle) of Columbia
1 sister-in-law: Barbara Pyles Fuhr of Katy, TX Several nieces & nephews
Due to the Covid-19 virus, there will be a private graveside service on Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 at Haven Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family of Mr. Pyles asks that memorial gifts take the form of donations to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101 or to the Mayo Clinic Hematology Department. These donations can be left at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home or directly to the Mayo Clinic by calling 855-852-8129 or mailed to: Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, (In Memory of Mr. Randall Pyles), 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
