Moles, Harlis W.

Harlis W. Moles (Popaw), 87 of Floyd, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at his home. He was born on May 6, 1924 in Willis, Va., the son of Eura and Esley Moles. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lafone and an infant son, Michael. Also preceding him were his brothers and sisters Ervin, Kermit, Rita, and Geneva. Harlis was a World War II veteran, having served in Luzon. He received the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with Bronze Service Star; Good conduct Medal; and World War II Victory Medal. He was a member of Company C6th Rangers Infantry Battalion. Harlis spent all of his working years in road construction and retired from Branch & Associates. After retirement he enjoyed his daily ride to Willis and working in his yard. Surviving are his daughters and son-in-law, Janie and Jimmy Spence, of Willis, Joyce Howery, of Floyd; son, Charles Moles and special friend, Dawn Thompson, of Max Meadows; grandchildren, Jason Howery and Nicole Lawson, Gretchen and Tommy Gleim, Neeley and Philip Russell; great-grandchildren, Jeffrey Howery, Mason Howery, Sophia Russell, Kendra Lawson; brother and sister-in-law, Alvin and Frances Moles, of Meadows of Dan; sister, Glenna Mabery, Willis; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Brenda Pettry, Potomac, Md.; sisters-in-law, Margie Moles, of Floyd and Emma Mae Moles, of Willis; special niece, Brenda Gallimore and special family friend, Shirley Griggs; and his little dog Brittany. The family would like to thank Sherry Reed and Carilion NRV Hospice for their special care and kindness. Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Dalton officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the service. Graveside services with Military Rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post # 7854 and American Legion Post # 127 will be held 11 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2011 at the Harris Cemetery. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.maberryfuneralhome.com