Myles Magness

*Media Obituary*Myles Magness, 59, of Midland, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2008, in Midland. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 13, 2008 at the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) in Midland with Rev. Bob Barndt, officiating.Myles was born April 20, 1949 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Jenne and Kermit Magness. He grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and served in the US Army in Berlin and Vietnam. Myles started working for Federal Express in Memphis in 1976 where he met his future wife, Deborah Slavick. Deborah and Myles moved to Midland in 1980. Myles retired from FedEx in 2004 after 28 years of service. Myles had a love for the CAF, assisting in many projects including the restoration of a Vietnam era Duster.Survivors include wife, Deborah of Midland; son, Eric Magness of Atlanta, Georgia; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.He was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to CAF, PO Box 62000, Midland, TX 79711.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,