Alfred Lloyd Myles passed away Thursday, August 3rd. He was born to Robert Herd Myles and Florence Helen (Marks) Myles of Winston, MT on April 19, 1940. Al attended schools at Clasoil, East Helena and Townsend. He graduated in 1958 and entered the Army National Guard. He was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas and sent to Germany in April 1959, stationed there during the building of the wall. During his Army service, Al earned many rifle sharpshooting awards.
Al was discharged from the Army in 1960 and bought the family ranch in 1961. He worked alongside his father, and continued to do so after his father’s passing. He married Molly Sue Alex on November 18th 1962.
Al was a volunteer fireman with Winston Fire Department for many years, and was Fire Chief during some of that time.
After retiring from the ranch, Al and Molly travelled the Southwest and Western US. Even during retirement, he couldn’t stay still. He helped neighbors with combining and driving truck whenever possible.
Al was well known for loving to dance, telling stories, and enjoying a good beer with friends.
Al and Molly were married for 54 years and had two daughters, Kerri and Connie.
Al was preceded in death by his wife Molly in March of this year. He was also preceded by his parents Robert and Florence, brother Harold Myles, sister Margaret Glynn and nephew Kenneth Myles. He is survived by daughters Kerri (Scott) of East Helena, and Connie (John) York, SC.; three grandchildren Joshua Meng, Myrtle Beach, SC; Zachary Meng, Oakdale, CT; and Kelly Moldenhauer (Kayleigh) East Helena; two great-grandchildren Makayla and Cooper Moldenhauer, brother in law Don Glynn, niece Lori Williams, nephew Gary Glynn, nephew Ralph Myles, niece Candy.
A funeral service celebrating Alfred’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday August 11th at Trailhead Christian Fellowship Church, 20 Trailhead Dr. in Townsend. Burial will immediately follow the service at Deep Creek Cemetery in Townsend. A reception will follow burial at the Commercial Bar, 101 Broadway Townsend. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to charity or foundation of your choice.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 pm
Friday August 11, 2017
Trailhead Christian Fellowship Church
20 Trailhead View Dr
Townsend , Montana 59644
Graveside Service
Folllowing Funeral service
Friday August 11, 2017
Deep Creek Cemetery
Townsend , Montana 59644
Reception
Following the Graveside Service
Friday August 11, 2017
Commercial Bar
101 Broadway St
Townsend , Montana 59644
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 pm
Friday August 11, 2017
Trailhead Christian Fellowship Church
20 Trailhead View Dr
Townsend , Montana 59644
Graveside Service
Folllowing Funeral service
Friday August 11, 2017
Deep Creek Cemetery
Townsend , Montana 59644
Reception
Following the Graveside Service
Friday August 11, 2017
Commercial Bar
101 Broadway St
Townsend , Montana 59644
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Bob & Barb Marks says
We are saddened at Al’s passing. We are unable to attend the funeral but our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Our cousin Al will be missed by all his family and friends.
Gail Sartori says
So sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this very sad time.
God bless
Gail & Ed
Sharie Babb says
So sorry to here about this. Praying for peace for you and your family.
Teena Leanhart says
Loving thoughts and prayers to family and friends. I have very fond memories from Winston and Townsend both! May God embrace you all and lend His strength to face every day with His Grace. ?
Brenda Lee Exon says
I’m so sorry to hear about Al! My thoughts
and prayers are with all the family and friends!
Think of all the good memories and know he is
with Molly now.
Scott & Angela Dupuis says
Connie and Kerri and families you’re in Angela’s and my thoughts and prayers. We have such great memories of our times with him and your mom. He lives in in the memories of all of the lives he touched. God bless you all.
Gail & Lorrie Vennes says
Kerri, Scott and family,
So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.