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Submitted: 8/26/24 • Approved: 8/26/24 • Last Updated: 8/29/24 • R600361-G600360-S3
William M. Skiles
1916-2012
Alyene M. Bennett Skiles
1916-2010
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*Photo, courtesy M. Bishop
*Obituary William M. Skiles
William M. "Bill" Skiles, 95, of Big Spring, died Sunday, April 15, 2012, in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 20, 2012 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Dr. Randy Cotton, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.
Bill was born November 28, 1916, in Rough Creek Community, Texas and married Alyene M. Bennett January 28, 1956 in Lovington, New Mexico. She preceded him in death April 1, 2010.
Mr. Skiles was a native of Somervell County and grew up in Eastland County. He moved to the Forsan area in 1934. Between oilfield jobs he worked intermittently for Cosden, but at the turn of the decade he embarked on Army life in Texas, Colorado, California and Oregon. At the end of five years he withdrew as a Sergeant.
Cosden's pipeline department signed him on as a pipefitter September 6, 1946. Later he applied his skill as pump mechanic before being promoted to maintenance foreman for the pipeline department.
He enjoyed golfing, trout fishing in Colorado and New Mexico and hunting.
He was a member of the American Legion and Forsan Service Club.
Survivors include one son, Danny Roberts and wife, Linda of Fort Worth; one daughter, Glynda Bradley and husband, Jerry of Lake Ivey; ten grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Grace (Shade) Skiles; two brothers and one sister.
Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com
https://npwelch.com/obituary/
*Obituary Alyene M. Bennett Skiles
Alyene M. Skiles, 94, of Ballinger, formerly of Big Spring, died on Thursday, April 1, 2010, in a Ballinger nursing home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, April 5, 2010, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel in Big Spring with Dr. Randy Cotton, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, officiating.
Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring.
She was born on January 27, 1916, in Limestone County, Texas, and married William M. Skiles on January 28, 1956, in Lovington, New Mexico.
Aylene was a loving wife and mother and her joy was taking care of her home and family.
She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, William M. Skiles of Ballinger; one son & daughter-in-law, Danny and Linda Roberts of Ft. Worth; one daughter & son-in-law, Glynda and Jerry Bradley of Lake Ivie; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mack and Minnie Bennett; two sisters; two brothers; and a grandson.
Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.
https://npwelch.com/obituary/
Contributed on 8/26/24 by neldapat
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