John Wesley Pyles, II, 37, of Grandin, MO, departed this life, Sunday, June 5, 2022. He was born December 22, 1984, in Houston, TX and adopted at birth by John Wesley Pyles, Sr. of Fairdealing, MO and Barbara Ann Gatewood, also of Fairdealing.

John loved spending time with his children. He liked to play guitar and video games, his favorite of which was Ninja Turtles. He had a big heart and found good in everyone. Because of this, he had many dear friends and was loved by all.

On July 31, 2017, John married Melissa Cambron in Grandin. She survives. Also surviving are his children, John Wesley Pyles Stout, Andrew Patrick Pyles Stout, Mariah Lynn Pyles, and Michael Thomas Pyles; his sisters, Krisha (Tim) Thompson of Pitkin, LA and Dawn (Ernie) Stephens of Texas; a brother, Mark Zimmer of Fairdealing; a brother-in-law, Eric Cambron; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 9, 2022, in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel beginning at noon with a graveside service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Doniphan City Cemetery.