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
His long-time 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 rancher and retired from the Wortz Cracker Company. Charles was a veteran of 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, 2022 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.
Pallbearers will be: Tim Thomas, Jesse Palmer, Jeremiah Clubb, Billy Vaughn, Nick Vaughn, and Zach Vaughn.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Brian Lile and Chris Nimmo
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.
Visitation
Sunday, January 2, 2022
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, Oklahoma 74937
Funeral Service
Monday, January 3, 2022
2:00 PM
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, Oklahoma 74937