Edward Samuel Lyles

Mr. Lyles, 87, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Carrington

Place in Matthews, North Carolina, after several years of failing

health. He was born December 10, 1925, in Miami, FL, to the late

Spencer Lyles and Ida Sullivan Lyles, the last of six children.

Ed was a member of the Blair Road United Methodist Church and

the Hannon Sunday School Class. He was a World War II veteran

who served in the US Army Air Corps. After retiring from a long

career with General Electric Company in Miami, FL, Mr. Lyles

relocated to the Charlotte area in 1992.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his five

brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Elsie

Karriker Lyles; sons Dennis Lyles and his wife Jacquelyn of Ft.

Lauderdale, FL, and Gary Lyles of Huntersville, NC; grandchildren

Melissa Lyles Smith and husband Derric of St Louis, MO, Michael

Lyles of Moscoutah, IL, and Sgt. Gregory Lyles, USMC, Cherry

Point, NC, and great granddaughters, Hailey and Adrianna Lyles.

A memorial service will be held at twelve noon, Thursday, March 7th, 2013,

at Blair Road United Methodist Church, 9135 Blair Road, Mint

Hill, NC 28227, with Rev. Lynn Upchurch and Rev. Johnny Lord

officiating. Immediately after the service, the family will receive

friends for a luncheon in the Clubhouse at the Polo Club Villas,

2727 Polo Club Boulevard, Matthews, NC 28105.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blair

Road United Methodist Church Legacy Fund, 9135 Blair Road, Mint

Hill, NC 28227 or to the American Lung Association, 1301

Pennsylvania Avenue N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004.

Online condolences may be left at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com