William O. Miles 1877-1974

MILES

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 6/21/2024 at 23:04:56

William Orien Miles
(December 12, 1877 – June 22, 1974)

W. O. Miles, 96, of Lake City, died Saturday night, June 22, at Shady Oaks Nursing Home in Lake City. He was manager of the Joyce Lumber Company here for over 50 years. Rites were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Huffman Memorial Chapel, Lake City, with the Rev. Stewart Congdon officiating and burial in Cottonwood Cemetery. Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m. Monday at Huffman’s. Mr. Miles was born December 12, 1877. He was married to the former Clara Reynolds, who preceded him in death. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge. He also belonged to the Royal Arch Masons, the Azgad Commandary of Knights Templar at Carroll, and Lake Queen chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, Lake City. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Bernadine) Layson of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Howard (LaVonne) Gray of Temple City, Calif. Source – Lake City Graphic, Lake City, Iowa, Thursday, June 27, 1974, p.5