of Sidney, AR
November 26, 1924 - September 13, 2010
Noble Roland Wiles, 85, of Sidney, died Monday, September 13, 2010 at his home.
He was born in Zion, Arkansas on November 26, 1924 and was the son of Estel E. and Lola (Ford) Wiles. He and his wife, Virginia Ann Dover, were married on April 11, 1945 by Justice of the Peace C. R. "Lum" Lawhon near Bonetown in Izard County, Arkansas.
Noble was a minister and had pastored many churches in Arkansas since 1950 which include Southern Baptist Churches in Mount Pleasant, Oxford, Belview-Melbourne, Concord, Webb City, Evening Shade, Keiser, Rehobeth and Northside (now Parkview) Batesville, Pocahontas, Ash Flat and Guion, as well as Gainesville, Missouri. Reverend Wiles was a veteran of World War II; served on the Executive Board of the Arkansas Baptist Convention; was Second Vice President of the Arkansas State Convention; and was Associational Missionary for the Rocky Bayou Baptist Association. He enjoyed gardening, riding his four-wheeler; fishing; and he loved to read. Noble loved to be with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia Wiles of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law: Gene and Nancy Wiles of Concord; Jerry and Sheila Wiles of Houston, Texas; one daughter and son-in-law, Reta and Frank Foree of Sidney; five grandchildren: Eugene Foree and Misty Scrivner both of Sidney, Jonathan Wiles and Sarah Beth Wiles Baca both of Houston, and Karleigh Ferrell of Concord; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers: Alvin Wiles of Sidney and J. R. Wiles of Melbourne; four sisters: Glena Fay Hellums of Cauldwell, Idaho, Theda Mae Lawhon and Vernee Ford both of Melbourne, Katie Pendleton of Alexander, Arkansas; aunt: Nancy Mitchell of Batesville; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
His parents preceded him in death.
Pallbearers are Brad Duckett, Jeff McAnally, Coy Womack, Mike Wiles, Phillip Duckett, Bill Pitchford and Dennis Griffin. Honorary pallbearers are Eugene Foree and Jonathan Wiles.
Funeral services are at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Mount Pleasant Southern Baptist Church with Bruce Qualls, S. D. Hacker and Jerry Wiles officiating.
Burial will follow the services at Finley Creek Cemetery near Sage under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Melbourne.
The family will receive friends at Mount Pleasant Southern Baptist Church from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to Izard County Hospice, PO Box 827, Melbourne, AR 72556 and Living Water International, PO Box 35496, Houston, TX 77235 and Mount Pleasant Southern Baptist Church, PO Box 168, Mount Pleasant, AR 72561
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Don W. Locke
Friday, September 17, 2010
Although a cousin I always felt like Noble was my uncle. My mother, Zelta Wiles Locke, was his aunt and she loved Noble and all the family dearly. Having just learned of the news I would like to express to all the family our prayers for you at this time and rejoice in the knowledge that Noble's life was one lived with the Lord and for the Lord.
Rodger Stone
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Virginia and Kids. Brother Wiles, will be missed, but like all Christians, "He just stopped by, on his way home". You are in my prayers, I am so thankful that he was a part of my early life. God Bless You.
Beth Engle
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Virginia,
I was so sorry to hear of Noble's passing. While I know it is wonderful for him in Heaven, he will certainly be missed by all who knew him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terri Skelton
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Rita, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know although I never got to meet him that he was a very special person to you. I am sure you and your family will treasure all of the memories you had with him.
Sincerely,
Terri Skelton
Debbie (Rush) Medlock
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
I remember so many wonderful times spent at the Wiles as I was growing up with Reta. Rev. Wiles was a special person to all of us kids and very respected by all. He will be missed by all. My heart goes out to the family at this time. You will be in my prayers.
Donna Dover Van Dam
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
I, too, will always remember Noble's smile and his love of our Lord, life and family. I'll always cherish the memories I have of when our family made the annual trips to Arkansas to visit. It always included a visit to wherever Noble & Virginia were serving. We as a family were often asked to sing for special music, with my Mom on the piano and the rest of us singing from the hymnal. I can't wait for that fantastic reunion in Heaven, and can imagine Noble leading us to the throne in worship......special music will be incredibly special then :-).
Mary Jane Woods Rice
Monday, September 13, 2010
So glad to be a part of Uncle Noble's family here on earth....but even more glad to know we will spend eternity together! He was a joy to be around! When he preached at Grandma Jackson's funeral, I thought....it takes a special man to preach at their mother-in-law's funeral! A fine man he was.....faithful to the Lord through so many years.....that is to be admired. Thoughts and prayers to all Uncle Noble's family and friends in the Ministry.
Joyce and Barry Goff
Monday, September 13, 2010
A wonderful man of God has gone home to be with our Lord. You will be missed Brother Noble.
lynne woods
Monday, September 13, 2010
What a wonderful man. Uncle Noble always had a smile on his face and a song in his heart. His undying devotion to faith and family will never be forgotten. Can't wait to see him in heaven.