Johnnie Edmond Lyles, 88, of Moss Bluff, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Christus St. Patrick's Hospital. He was born to his late parents, William and May Lyles on February 1, 1931 in Orange, TX. He loved to ride his lawn mower, plant a garden, fishing, hunting, and enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren and supporting them in all of their activities. Johnnie coached little league baseball at Moss Bluff Recreation and also coached football. He was proud of his military service in the United States Air Force, where he served for 4 years active, and 4 years inactive. Johnnie retired after 32 years from the Greater Lake Charles Water District as a Supervisor of Maintenance. He never met a stranger and was loved by all.
He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Irene Lyles; two sons, Johnnie D. Lyles and wife Tina of Dequincy, Terry Lyles and wife Penny of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Linda Williams and husband Ricky of Moss Bluff, Kathy Jones and husband Jerry of Moss Bluff; two sisters, Elva Watkins of Moss Bluff, Thelma Coleman and husband Rayburn of Ragley; eight grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren.
Johnnie is preceded in death by one granddaughter, Kandace Brooke Lyles; and one great grandson, Justin Carter Rials.
Services will be held at 10:00am at Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff on Friday, December 27, 2019, with Bro. Jeremy Smith and Rev. Richard Rials officiating. Visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff on Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Friday, from 8:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Old Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonmossbluff.com.
