Wheeler Leevolany Carlile

Leon – Funeral Services for Mr. Wheeler “Bowie” Leevolany Carlile, 81, of Leon is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Tuesday July 6, 2010 at Alexander Funeral Home Chapel in Wilson with Rev. Dale Tarp officiating. Interment will follow at Simon Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home in Wilson.

Bowie was born July 17, 1928 at Oswalt to the late Mr. Wheeler Leevolany Carlile, Sr. and Mrs. Bonnie Ideller (Walker) Carlile. He departed this life Friday July 2, 2010 at Oklahoma City.

Bowie was raised in Love County and attended school at Orr. He joined the United States Army his senior year. After his military service he moved to Oklahoma City and was employed for the W.H. Stewart Company as a welder and welding inspector for 33 years. In 1992 he returned to Leon where he loved to reside. He took pride in his garden and loved his coon dogs. He was also an avid sports fan and loved Love County.

Preceding him in death is his Parents, Son Wheeler Leevolany Carlile, III, 4 Brothers, Alvin, Jiggs, Cleatis, and J.W. Carlile, and 1 sister Rachel Cox.

Survivors include Daughter Claudette Skirlock of Oklahoma City, Son, David Wendal Carlile of Oklahoma City, 3 Sisters, Lawanda Garrison of Pilot Pt, TX and Pearl Hilton and Nancy Cothran and husband Gearld both of Wichita Falls, TX. 1 Granddaughter, Wendy Dolan and 2 Great Grandchildren, Raven Wendal Dolan and Lillith Leevolany Dolan. Numerous nieces and nephews and other family and friends.

Pallbearers are Jerry Hix, Terry Hix, Pete Carlile, Aaron Carlile, Jacky Glenn, Lonnie Cavitt and Brandon Dolan.

The funeral home will be open Monday July 5, 2010 from 8am- 8pm for viewing and visitation.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.alexanderfuneralhome.org