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Earles -- Artie Ray Earles, age 90, died on December 28th in Lakewood, CO. Artie was born August 26, 1908 in Seminole, Oklahoma. He was the son of Dennis Jefferson Earles and Laura Jane Duncan Earles. He married Iva Lee Whiddon in Holdenville, Oklahoma on July 16, 1927 and they had five children, Donald Ray Earles of Georgetown, TX, Marcie Jay Earles of Albuquerque, Betty Lee Earles Hylton of Lakewood, CO, Samuel Dennis Earles who died in 1933, and James Arthur Earles of Eureka, CA. Iva Lee preceded Artie in death in December of 1990. In addition to four of his children, Artie is survived by 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior when he was a young man and rededicated his life to Christ in 1965. Artie was an active member of the IOOF for most of his life and held all chairs. Although his health began to fail him in his 60s, his mind remained sharp and clear until the end. We will miss him. On December 31st visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal SE, and at 2:00 p.m. there will be a graveside service at Sandia Memory Garden. Call 842-8800 for directions.
        Published on: Thu December 31, 1998