Mr. Pyle was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. He graduated Bayless High School in St. Louis. He served his country in the United States Navy and received an Honorable Discharge. He was a long-time member of the American Legion, a self-taught commercial printer and an avid computer geek. He also enjoyed Westerns and old war movies. On many mornings he would stop at "The Hut" and visit with the Veterans and others who had become long-time friends. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and "Pops".

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jessie Azalea Andrews Pyle; his father, Floyd M. Pyle and his brother, Eddie Pyle. Mr. Pyle is survived by: his wife of 45 years, Faye Ann Berk Pyle; his son, Radean (Nikki) Pyle; his daughter, Regina (Bruce) Green; grandsons, Branden Pyle and Connor Pyle; granddaughter, Eliana Green; brother, Rev. Glendon Pyle; sister, Shirley Pyle Ferrell; several nieces, nephews and many cousins.