Funeral service for Mr. Charles Henry “Chuck” Pyles, age 95, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Park City Baptist Church, with Bro. Jason Caldwell and Bro. Don Russell officiating. Burial will follow in Higgins Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be held at the church on Monday from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM.
Chuck passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, devotion, and deep love for his family. He was born on September 7, 1930, in Lawrence County, TN, to the late Lawrence Henry Pyles and Myrtle Hunter Pyles. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Chuck went on to build an exceptional career with the Department of Defense at Redstone Arsenal during its foundational years, excelling in the SDI strategic defense initiative program through sheer dedication, intellect, and work ethic.
A longtime and faithful member of Park City Baptist Church, Chuck had a profound servant’s heart. He served as a church deacon for over 20 years and actively poured into the children’s ministry until the age of 90. He loved keeping up with his church family, and his relatives deeply appreciated the overwhelming love, visits, support, and prayers provided by the congregation during his final years.
Above all else, Chuck was put on this earth to be the ultimate “Papa.” He treasured his grandchildren and great-granddaughter, creating a home with his late wife, Lila, that was built specifically as a gathering place for family—complete with a custom kitchen designed to cook feasts for everyone. Visiting Papa was widely considered better than a trip to Disney World. He was an active, meticulously organized man who enjoyed maintaining a pristine lawn (which he mowed himself until age 93), possessed at least two of every tool imaginable, and was always ready for a fun activity or a competitive game of Rook or golfing.
Survivors include his sons, Charles Richard (Pamela) Pyles and David Alan Pyles; grandchildren, Jacob (Phillippi) Pyles, Ethan Pyles, and Karly (Zach) Rayburn; great-granddaughter, Louise Phillippi and 1 on the way; sister, Mary Ray; and his cherished partner of 20 years, Carolyn Roach. In addition to his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lila Pyles; daughter, Barbara Pyles; brother, Edward Pyles; and sister, Helen Davis.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959, or Park City Baptist Church, 2809 Huntsville Hwy., Fayetteville, TN, 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is privileged to offer comfort, care, and support to the family of Charles Henry Pyles.
Mr Chuck will be greatly missed as he already is here in Alabama. We at New Horizon, absolutely adored him! He was all of ours Papa!!! It was such a Honor to have Mr Chuck in our care home. His smile would make anybody’s day brighter! Mr Chuck, we love you so much!!! Until we meet again!!! Love you !!!
The time I met Mr Charles Pyles he was a very kind and humble man with great knowledge behind his eyes. A gentle man.
Ricky and David, your dad was very special to our family- Riding in the carpool , these men shared all kinds of important info- I still laugh about him not wanting a garage door opener but would blow the horn so Mrs Lyla would come open the door, helping the Larry Hearst family after the tornado leveled the house they had just finished building snd losing their daughter snd the people they helped in all the wrecks going to snd from work-Both if your parents strong in the Lord and I am sure present with the Lord- sure hate to not be there but husband just had surgery in FL and we live in Muscle Shoals- praying fir you all
Chuck was a dear friend to all at Park city Baptist church and a faithful member. I didn’t consider leaving church until I had bantered about with him about……anything. This man loved to tease and just enjoy the company of other members and will be sorely missed. Prayers for his family’s comfort during this difficult time..