Jackie Pyle

Jackie Lee Pyle, age 85, of rural Portland passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at his residence.

Jack was born in Bryant on May 7, 1938, the son of Lawrence and Mary (Bergman) Pyle. Jack was married to the love of his life for 64 years on July 4, 1959, to Nora Landers, who survives. Jack was retired from Teledyne Portland Forge, was a farmer and was a 1956 Bryant High School graduate. He was a member of the 122nd Airborne in Fort Wayne and served overseas during the Berlin crisis. He was a member of the NRA, an avid coon hunter and was an Amish hauler.

Surviving are his wife of 64 years Nora; two daughters, Sherry Craw (husband: David) of Losantville and Susan Ontrop of Portland; one sister, Anita McCardle of Avon, Florida; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Pyle.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Eads presiding. Burial will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Memorials can be made to the Bryant Community Center.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.