Arthur M. Lytle

Asheville~ Arthur M. Lytle, 71, of Asheville, died Sunday, November, 14, 2010 at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Fairview, he was a son of the late Irene N. and Charles Lytle. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Charles Lytle. Arthur was a veteran of the US Air Force and was the owner of Black Mountain Heating. Surviving is his wife of 50 years, Patricia Rule Lytle; three daughters, Lauren Lytle of Arden, Kris Mann and her husband, Thomas, of Arden and Kaye Lytle of Trinity, NC; one adopted daughter, Marcia; two brothers, Martin Lytle of Fairview and Larry Lytle of Winston Salem, NC; one sister, Evelyn Moore of Fairview; seven grandchildren; 1 great-grandson, Chayce and his cat, Precious. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 in the chapel of Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery in Black Mountain with the Rev. Tony Moreau officiating. The family will receive friends one half hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ALS Association Development Department, 27001 Agouva Rd, Ste 250, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.