George Lyles, Sr.

George Robert Lyles, Sr.
passed from this life on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born in 1931 in Flint, Michigan to Ruth and Robert Lyles, he moved with his parents to Jonesboro, Arkansas while in high school where he met Ann Forrester, who became the love of his life. George and Ann married in 1951, and shortly after that, George, a lieutenant in the Marine Corps, left the U.S. to serve in the Korean conflict. In 1955, the Lyles moved to Baton Rouge for George to attend Louisiana State University, where he obtained his masters degree in chemistry.

George is survived by his children and their spouses: Larenda and Jack Roberts of Thousand Oaks, California Roberta and Steve Turner of Victoria, Texas and George Robert Bob and CeCe Lyles of Baton Rouge. He is survived by seven grandchildren and spouses: Allyson and Will Ohman of Mesa, Arizona Clint and Katrina Roberts of Phoenix, Arizona Melissa and Dustin DeBusk of Greeley, Colorado Aaron and Sarah Turner of Victoria, Texas George Robert Rob and Stephanie Lyles of Baton Rouge Charles and Sam Lyles of Baton Rouge. Five greatgrandchildren: Jack and Annabel Ohman, Julia and Harper DeBusk, and Belle Turner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ruth Lyles, and his beloved wife of sixty years, Ann Lyles.

A member of the Goodwood Boulevard Church of Christ, George served as an elder there for more than three decades. He was a dedicated Christian throughout his life. In his final note sent to family and friends before going into surgery, George admonished them to continue to love the Lord more and learn to love each other more.

Visitation will be held Saturday, August 30, 2014, from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, followed by a memorial graveside service. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and grandsonsinlaw.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorial donations be made to Alzheimers Services of Greater Baton Rouge, in memory of his wife, Ann Lyles.

Family and friends may sign the online memorial or leave a personal message to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Saturday, August 30, 2014
12:30 pm2:00 pm

Service

Graveside

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Saturday, August 30, 2014
2:00 pm

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816