He had been a resident of Middletown, Pennsylvania, for 24 years.

A son, Roger G. Niles, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Ada Vann Niles of 59 years; children, Richard Scott, Cynthia J. Prinzivalli of Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania; a sister, Helen McDowell of Texas; and four grandsons.

During World War II, he served several stateside assignments, and overseas with G-2, U.S. 6th Army, Southwest Pacific Area, where he was Commanding Officer of the Alamo Scout Training Center.

His decorations included the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star.

Funeral services were held January 5, 2003, with interment scheduled for Arlington National Cemetery on January 21, 2003 at 1 p.m. with Full Military Honors.