Marvin Dale Viles
Marvin Dale Viles, 85, died Thursday, March 06, 2008.
Mr. Viles was born August 21, 1922 in Grove, Oklahoma to Alvey “Bill” & Bertha Viles. He married Mary A.
Morgan on February 14, 1946 in Borger and just celebrated 62 years of marriage together. Marvin was a veteran
of WWII and was honored with the Silver Service Star. He was an avid sports fan and throughout his life,
participated in baseball & boxing. Marvin went to work for Phillips Petroleum Company in 1945 as an operator and
retired after 39 years.
The family wishes to say that Marvin Dale was a good husband and provider, a kind and helpful father who led by
example, and a loving and generous grandfather.
Mr. Viles will be greatly missed by his family and the many friends his life influenced over the years. His health had
rapidly declined in recent months and his family believes he now resides in a better place.
Mr. Viles was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Linda Louise Viles & a brother Wayne Viles.
He is survived by his wife, 2 sons, Michael Viles & wife Billye of Borger & Jim Viles & wife Brenda of Branson,
Missouri, a grandson Michael Patrick Viles of Borger, a daughter Janet Lowyer, 4 brothers Kenneth Viles & wife
Eleanor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jack Viles & wife Janice of Dewey, Oklahoma, Bill Viles of Copperas Cove, Texas &
Eastel Viles & wife Betty of Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Mr. Viles & his wife raised a second family consisting of grandchildren Matthew Barnhart, Damon Barnhart, D’ann
Rivali & Mark Rivali. He is also survived by grandsons William Viles, Shawn Viles, 4 great granddaughters and
one great grandson.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Hospice Care of the Southwest, 1301 S. Coulter,
Amarillo, Texas 79106 or to the charity of your choice.
Mr. Viles was born August 21, 1922 in Grove, Oklahoma to Alvey “Bill” & Bertha Viles. He married Mary A.
Morgan on February 14, 1946 in Borger and just celebrated 62 years of marriage together. Marvin was a veteran
of WWII and was honored with the Silver Service Star. He was an avid sports fan and throughout his life,
participated in baseball & boxing. Marvin went to work for Phillips Petroleum Company in 1945 as an operator and
retired after 39 years.
The family wishes to say that Marvin Dale was a good husband and provider, a kind and helpful father who led by
example, and a loving and generous grandfather.
Mr. Viles will be greatly missed by his family and the many friends his life influenced over the years. His health had
rapidly declined in recent months and his family believes he now resides in a better place.
Mr. Viles was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Linda Louise Viles & a brother Wayne Viles.
He is survived by his wife, 2 sons, Michael Viles & wife Billye of Borger & Jim Viles & wife Brenda of Branson,
Missouri, a grandson Michael Patrick Viles of Borger, a daughter Janet Lowyer, 4 brothers Kenneth Viles & wife
Eleanor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jack Viles & wife Janice of Dewey, Oklahoma, Bill Viles of Copperas Cove, Texas &
Eastel Viles & wife Betty of Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Mr. Viles & his wife raised a second family consisting of grandchildren Matthew Barnhart, Damon Barnhart, D’ann
Rivali & Mark Rivali. He is also survived by grandsons William Viles, Shawn Viles, 4 great granddaughters and
one great grandson.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Hospice Care of the Southwest, 1301 S. Coulter,
Amarillo, Texas 79106 or to the charity of your choice.