Luther Liles Dies Suddenly

Luther C. Liles, old and highly respected citizen of this place died suddenly Tuesday morning of this week at his home after a few hours of severe sickness. Mr. Liles had not been in good health for some time but had been at his regular employment at the ice house right along until Monday afternoon when he was taken sick and the severity of his condition became manifest. Kidney troubles were the cause of death.
Luther C. Liles was born in Glasco, KY in 1856 and grew to manhood in that state. In 1875 on December 8th, he and Miss Megeney Fulks were united in marriage. They came to Texas in 1891 and lived in Farmers Branch about ten years and for some time in Denton county. For many years he has been a resident of Carrollton. He had a likable disposition and made many friends. and they were certainly shocked at his sudden demise.
Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Liles and three of them and the mother are yet living; they are: Walter F., Roy, and Willie, all residents of this place. Eddie the eldest died in 1892, A brother  Charlie Liles of Dallas, and two sisters: Mrs. Lizzie Butler of Putnam, and Mrs. Alice Beckham of Bowling Green, Ky, survive.
Mr. Liles was a member of the Union Baptist church of this place and the funeral services were held in the M. E. church of this place conducted by former pastor Rev. Earl W. Anderson, now of Dallas. Rev. D. A. Ross read the scripture lesson and Rev. S. E. Wilkin gave the prayer. Miss Harris of Richardson sang "Abide With Me;" a song much loved by the deceased.
A large concourse of friends gathered to pay their last respects to the departed and among the number were Sheriff H. A. Hood and some nineteen gentlemen connected with the sheriff's office in Dallas county who being business associates of the son, Walter F. Liles, who is an employee of the sheriff's department.

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their words of comfort and many kind and thoughtful deeds to us in these sad hours,, the death of our loved one, And also for the floral offerings. All these acts of love help to lessen the grief in our hearts.
Mrs. L. C. Liles
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Liles
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Liles
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Liles

The Carrolton Chronicle - Friday, November 15, 1929
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams

Luther C. Liles, 73, Dies at Carrollton
Funeral services for an old resident of Dallas County will be held at Carrollton Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, when last rites are conducted for Luther C. Liles, 73, who died at his home in that city Tuesday. The Rev. W. E. Anderson in the Carrollton Methodist Church and burial will be in Farmers Branch Cemetery.
Mr. Liles was a brother to Mrs. Bert Wright, deceased was an uncle of Mrs. J. Elmer Dabney, of Richardson, and Messrs Fred and Leslie Wright, formerly of Richardson, now living in Dallas.

The Richardson Echo - November 15, 1929; pg 6
Submitted by Jan Jones