Obituary of "Sam" Earl Wayne Pyles

“Sam” Earl Wayne Pyles, age 59, of Fairmont Road, Morgantown passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at his home.  He was born August 8, 1959 in Louisville, KY a son of the late Earl O. Pyles and Ella Frances Ballah Pyles.

Sam worked as a cook at Pop A Top Tavern and T. J.’s Tavern.  He loved listening to music, watching sports and following NASCAR.

Sam is survived by his wife of forty years, Edna Chenoweth Pyles, four daughters, Martha Pyles  (Rusty), Samantha Pyles,  Teresa  Sukeruksa (Chai) , and Heather Cole (Marc), all of Morgantown, one son Jonathan Pyles of Morgantown, grandchildren, Katlyn Sue Pyles, Christopher Lee Pyles, Hailey Jo Brown-Pyles, Breanna Kittle, Brittany Kittle, Skyleigh Pyles, Jaiden Sukeruksa, Alexis Chavera, Chai Sukeruksa, and Natasha Sukeruksa,  and great grandchildren, Domonyc Jackson, Legend Wayne Jackson, Aubrey Chavera, Elijah Kittle, Cameron Jackson, Dustin Jackson,  Ryder Jackson, Sunitsa Sukeruksa, and Arsono Sukeruksa.

Sam was preceded in death by two sisters, Edna Mae Pyles and Betty Jo Pyles, one granddaughter, Abigail Sky Pyles, and a son-in-law, Rodney “Buddy” Chavera.

Friends may call at the McCulla Funeral Home, 770 Fairmont Road, Westover on Tuesday from 4:00 pm until the 7:30 pm funeral service with Pastor Kevin Cain officiating.  The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to McCulla Funeral Home for assistance with funeral expenses.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McCulla.com.