M.L. \Les\ Weatherall, 95 of Midland, died on Sunday, August 31, 2003, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, September 4, 2003 at the First Presbyterian Church in Midland with Rev. Jerry Hilton pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 3, 2003 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home, 3800 N. Big Spring St, Midland, TX.He was born on September 12, 1907, in Vernon, Texas and married Leah Daily on October 9, 1930 in Breckenridge, Texas. Upon graduation from Vernon High School in May, 1926, he was employed by Humble Oil and Refining Co. (Exxon). He worked in that area until 1930 and was transferred to Hobbs, NM. Later he was transferred to the east Texas area working at Kilgore, Gladewater, and Tyler. He returned tothe Permian Basin and to Midland in 1935 and, after working here for about five years, he also worked in Denver City, Hobbs, Odessa, Stanton, McCamey, and Monahans, returning to Midland in 1964. He retired from Exxon in 1971. Survivors include one son and daughter in law; LTC (retired)Marcus & Gloria Weatherall, Sr. of Norman, Oklahoma, one daughter and son-in-law; Catherine & J.D. Lammons of Bedford, Texas, six grandchildren,four great grandchildren, nine neices, and six nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Leah Daily Weatherall, one daughter, Grace Muir of Alburquerque, New Mexico, five brothers, five sisters, three nieces, and six nephews.In leiu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Home Hospice of Midland, 901 W. Missouri, Midland, TX 79701, or to a charity of your choice.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. For online condolences go to www.npwelch.com,
