Terry Dale Pyles, 72, of Cassville, Mo. passed away on January 22, 2025, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo.

He was born on August 20, 1952, in Batesville, Ark., the son of Carlos Dale and Thelma Mae (Smith) Pyles.

Survivors include his wife, Janis Davis; his mother, Thelma Mae of Springfield, Mo.; two sons, Paul Pyles and his wife Alexandria of Cassville, Mo. and James Pyles of Cassville, Mo.; two daughters, Brandy Pyles of Carl Junction, Mo. and Haley Robertson and her husband Kirk of Carl Junction, Mo.; one brother, Dwight Pyles of Carthage, Mo.; one sister, Cathy Hall and her husband Don of Springfield, Mo.; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Preceding him in death was his father, Carlos Dale Pyles; brother, Jerry Pyles; sister- in-law, Faye Pyles and brother-in-law, Bob Pyle.

He grew up in Carthage, Mo. and was a graduate of Carthage High School, class of 1970.

He moved to Cassville in the early 80’s and was supervisor at WinTech for many years.

He became a member of Victory Baptist Church in Cassville.

In January of 2024, he answered a higher call to start preaching at First Baptist Church in Butterfield, Mo. In April of the same year, he was voted in as the pastor. Services were held Monday, January 27, 2025 at Victory Baptist Church in Cassville, Mo. under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Pastor Russell Bishop conducted the services. Burial was held at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Cassville, Mo.

Contributions may be made to Victory Baptist Church or First Baptist Church of Butterfield in memory of Terry.