Harold Don Liles
November 11, 1936 ~ May 17, 2018
Harold Don Liles, 81, of Tyler, TX passed away May 17, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Liles was born November 11, 1936 in Garland City, AR. to Harry and Mary Sue Liles. Don graduated from Garland City High School in May of 1954. He then attended Southern State Arkansas, Magnolia, Arkansas and University of Arkansas. Mr. Liles served his country proudly in the United States Army from 1961 to 1963. He graduated from Tulsa University with a Chemical Engineering Degree in 1964.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mary Sue Liles and one grandson, Ryan Patrick Faupell.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patsy Ann Liles of Tyler, TX.; daughter, Tammy Faupell and husband Ron of Edmond, OK.; sons, Greg Liles of Houston, TX., James Keith Liles of Tyler, TX.; granddaughters, Lori Faupell, Allie Durbin and husband, Hunter and LeeBeth Liles; brother, David Liles and wife Lena Liles; and sister-in-law, Sandra Ellis and husband Lee of Linden, TX.
There will be a time of visitation from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 25, 2018 at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, TX.
There will also be a time of visitation one hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 2018 in the Chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden with Bro. Milton Dupriest officiating.
Burial to follow in the Linden Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Don! Such a good man and gentleman……
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Don! Such a good man and gentleman……
Dear Liles family, At this very difficult and painful time I hope you’ll accept my condolence and deep regrets for your loss and I’d like to share where I found comfort and hope when this enemy death took my entire family. I found this in what I read in Jehovah Gods word the Bible at John5:28,29 where it tells us we’ll see our love ones again when Jesus brings them back here on earth and at Isaiah25:8 we’re told that this enemy death will be swallowed up forever. These scriptures and others help me cope with my loss and get through each day because now I know I’ll see my love ones again and so can you. I wanted to share this with you at this time when comfort and hops is needed hoping that this will help you also on some way for this is my purpose in sharing this with you at this time and please know that I do share your grief and hope you’ll feel free to let me know if I accomplished my purpose. Hoping to hear from you. Sincerely, GM
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
I worked with Don for many years and he was a great friend and mentor. Loved his wit and wisdom. I looked forward to seeing him at SPE meetings even after he retired. He will surely be missed.
Don was a great cousin, faithful to attend a lot of Hensley functions and we will miss him. I regret that the health conditions of me and my wife will not let us travel to the celebrations of Don’s life. Since he was six years younger, I did not know Don well when we were both in the Garland City schools but his parents were faithful boosters of the Garland Redhorses. Harry and Mary Sue were at our home games and vocal cheer leaders. Harry did a great job of getting us to school in muddy conditions when the highway was under construction.
Greg; Thinking of you and your family through this period. In a better place after a long fight. Praying for you. Shane
I am so sorry for your loss. Don was just 2 years ahead of me at school in Garland and was a friendly academic rival of my sister, Mary. Our whole family loved your family over the years.
Hugs and prayers are with you and your family during this loss. Good times and memories are remembered over the years. Very loving person and he enjoyed his family. Love you all Helen Ann
I just found out that he died in 2018. I am so sorry for your loss. I’m Frank Philyaw’s daughter, Christy Gray. I thoroughly enjoyed the visit we had when he and David came into town years ago. He is with all of our family in heaven. Most of all, he’s seen His face! I know he has met up with Daddy, and they are having a wonderful time. God bless each one of you.