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SCOTT PYLES

John “Scott” Pyles, 81, died January 14, 2018 after a long illness at Genesis Health Care Center in New Martinsville, WV.

He was born July 27, 1936, the son of Dr. John W. and Erica Tanner Pyles. He was preceeded in death by his parents; uncle, Ted Tanner; cousin, Judith Herbster, Aunts, Helen Pyles and Rosa Tanner Vansickle.

Scott was a 1954 graduate of Magnolia High School, and attended Texas Christian University as well as Tulsa University. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He always had a passion for the circus, and developed many friendships from his interests over the years.

He is survived by his aunt, Mrs. Joan Herbster; and cousins, Jamie Herbster, Barbara Tanner Allen DeKwiatowski, Susan Tanner Cummings, Eric Tanner and Marcia Tanner; and special friend/neighbor and caregiver, Floyd Doty.

A special thank you to Kim Doty Arrick and her staff from Journey Hospice, and employees of Genesis Health Care Center for their compassionate care .

There will be no viewing or funeral services for Scott. He donated his body to science at WVU Medical Center, Morgantown, W.Va.