David Dwight Stiles, age 77, was born August 8, 1943 to Claburn LaMarcus & Juanita (Franklin) Stiles in Farris, Oklahoma. He left this world December 4, 2020 at Oklahoma City, OK.

He graduated from Coalgate High School and attended Haskell Indian Nation University studying to become a butcher until he was drafted to Vietnam. He served our country proudly as a soldier, welder, and expert rifleman from October 1965 to October 1966. He was commended for helping develop "a revolutionary new speed shifting technique for towed howitzers."

Upon returning home from Vietnam, he became a master carpenter and would travel across the United States, building commercial and residential properties. He loved the adventures he had while on the road and the memories he made with his friends and brothers.

David never knew a stranger and always made sure those around him were happy and taken care of, whether it be a place to lay your head or money to get you through a hard time. David could light up a room with his smile, could spin a good tale, and never met a woman he didn't love. He found the beauty in the people and world around him, even when others may not.

He was a great father, friend, uncle and brother. He will be truly missed by his family and friends.

SURVIVED BY

SON: Jon David Stiles of California

DAUGHTERS: Heather Thompson & husband Doug of Edmond, OK

Kristy Hall & husband Darren of Oklahoma City, OK

Diana Williams of Coalgate, OK

GRANDCHILDREN: Austin Russell of Edmond, OK

Dalten, Kayden & Daven Hall of Oklahoma City, OK

Mati & Ernest Trevor Smith of Coalgate, OK

GREAT GRANDSON: Leo Russell of Edmond, OK

BROTHER: J.C. Stiles & wife Sandy of Coalgate, OK

SISTER: Linda Sue Wilson & husband Gary of Coalgate, OK

SISTER-IN-LAW: Carol Stiles of Coalgate, OK

BROTHER-IN-LAW: Doug Ward of Coalgate, OK

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

PARENTS: Claburn LaMarcus & Juanita (Franklin) Stiles

SIBLINGS: Paul Stiles, Willie Stiles, Betty Ward, Barbara Layton & Billy Stiles

GRANDSON: Clayton Russell

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends that he loved dearly.

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DATE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 9th, 2020

PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Coalgate, Oklahoma

OFFICIATING: Mr. Danny Ward

INTERMENT: Woodman Cemetery

CASKETBEARERS: Jamie Ward, Chris Stiles, Jared Stiles, Chuck Loudermilk, Tommy Wood, and Claburn James Callicoat

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Larry Booker, Roy Don Blackman, Bob Cody, Eddie Layton, Harry Farris and Jimmy Velvet

Visitation from 1-8PM

Service will be live on Atoka Brown's Facebook page

CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNSFSCOALGATE@SBCGLOBAL.NET.  PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF

BROWN 'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE, OK