Donald Edwin NILES

NILES, Donald E. -- Age 83, of Swartz Creek, died February 14, 2011 at Genesys Hospice Care Center, Goodrich. Funeral Services will be 11 AM Friday, February 18 at the Swartz Creek United Methodist Church, Pastor J.D. Landis officiating. Visitation will be 2-5 and 7-9 PM Thursday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Those desiring may make contributions to the Swartz Creek United Methodist Church Education Fund. Mr. Niles was born August 16, 1927 in Berkley, MI, the son on Jack and Nellie (Russell) Niles. He had resided in Flint and Swartz Creek most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He married Mary Comer on May 8, 1961 in Flint; she preceded him in death January 13, 2008. He retired from Fisher Body. He was a member of the Swartz Creek United Methodist Church. He held several volunteer positions within the City of Swartz Creek; he served on the tax review board, he was a founding volunteer of Hometown Days, and assisted his wife Mary Niles Mayor Pro-tem for many years. Mr. Niles was an avid fisherman, dog lover and enjoyed coaching kids. Surviving are four children, Christopher and wife Suzanne Niles of Tracy, CA, Toni Godley of Flint, Donald and wife Sandy Niles of Durand, Michael and wife Shelly Niles of Swartz Creek; six grandchildren, Nikki and husband Shawn Klanseck, Tom Somers, Alexandria and Victoria Niles, Christina and Jillian Niles; three great grandchildren; sister Ethel Marilyn and husband Norris Griggs of Grand Blanc; brother William Evans and wife Millie of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Terry; son, Donald Jr.; sister Gladys Ujlaky; and wife, Mary. Tributes may be shared on the obituaries page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Visitation

Thursday, February 17, 2011 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel
8138 Miller Road Swartz Creek 48473, United States

Funeral Service

Friday, February 18, 2011 11:00 AM
The United Methodist Church of Swartz Creek
7400 Miller Road Swartz Creek 48473, United States