Charles Milton Lile, Sr. of Heavener, Oklahoma was born March 3, 1941 in Heavener, Oklahoma to Samuel Glenn and Bessie Beatrice (Lewis) Lile.
He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 30, 2021 in Heavener, Oklahoma at the age of 80. He was surrounded by family.
He is survived by:
One daughter:
Cynthia A. Clubb
One son:
Charles M. Lile, Jr. and wife Whrenetta
One brother:
Bing Lile and wife Debbie
Four grandchildren:
Rebekah Clubb, Jeremiah Clubb and wife Grayce, Melissa Clubb, Brian Lile and wife Ingrid
Companion: Loretta Yandell
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other loved ones, and many friends
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nellie Faye Lile; and three brothers Bobby, Sammy, and Norris Lile.
Charles was a longtime resident of the area and a member of the Trinity Baptist Church. He was a retired rancher and also retired from the Wortz Cracker Company. Charles was a veteran in the U.S. Air Force where he served for 21 years working as a jet engine mechanic. He worked in maintenance at Wortz Cracker Co. Charles was an ordained Deacon and taught Sunday School for many years. He will be dearly missed by many who loved and knew him.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 3, 2021 at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, Oklahoma with Brother David Hardin and Brother Joey Bottoms officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park with military honors by the Tinker AFB Honor Guard under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday; and 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Monday. The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
To sign Charles’ online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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