James Manley Lyalls

James Manley Lyalls, 88, of Hickory, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born October 25, 1932 in Ashe County, NC, he was the son of the late James Lindoff Lyalls and Willie Dalton Lyalls. James was previously employed as a supervisor with MDI.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his brothers, Perry Lyalls and Victor (Pete) Lyalls; and sisters, Iris Shook and Mary Carolyn Lyalls; son-in-law, Dwayne Spencer; and daughter-in-law, Yvonne Lyalls.

James is survived by his wife, Betty Jean Lail Lyalls; sons, Robert Carlton Lyalls and Vonna Johnson of Hickory, and Randy James Lyalls of Bethlehem; daughters, Sharon Arlene Wilson of Wilmington, Vickie Lyalls Deal and husband Ashley of Hickory and Crystal Jean Spencer of Hickory; brother, Joe Lyalls; and sister, Norma Jean Lyalls; grandchildren, Robert Carlton Lyalls II and Janet Harter, Chris and Kristen Wilson, Amanda and Cory Moore, Wesley and Katherine Wilson, Jimmy and Carrie Wilson, Jennifer Cook, Jason Spencer and Christy Martin, Justin Spencer, Jonathan Spencer, Erika Spencer, Justin and Brooke Deal, Kristin and Jason Little, Jessica Cook and Rusty Thomas, and Renee and Marvin Cook; great-grandchildren, Carrigan Moore, Charlie Moore, Finley Wilson, Eady Wilson, Sadie Wilson, Harper Wilson, Ramsey Wilson, Leighton Wilson, Paige Wilson, Sam Cook, Allie Cook, Trey Deal, Addison Clary, Michael Isenhour, Hannah Black, Caleb Black and Ethan Little; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021 in the Oxford Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Rich Irvin officiating.

Open visitation will be on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Drum Funeral Home in Hickory. The family will not be present. Covid guidelines will be observed with masks required and social distancing will be observed.

Pallbearers to honor Mr. Lyalls will be Rob Lyalls, Jimmy Wilson, Wesley Wilson, Chris Wilson, Justin Spencer, Jonathan Spencer, Jason Spencer, and Cory Moore.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Oxford Baptist Church, 5965 Springs Road, Conover, NC 28613.

Condolences may be sent to the Lyalls family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.