Herman Kyles, Jr.

Asheville ~ Herman “Buddy” Bryant Kyles, Jr., died on Saturday, October 28, 2006 in a local hospital. He was a native of Rowan county and the son of the late Herman Bryant Kyles, Sr. and Agathel Surratt Kyles. He was preceded in death by a daughter Sharon Strain and a sister Wilma Rogers. He served on the USS Stafford in the US Navy during WW II and was a member of Biltmore United Methodist Church, where he served in various duties throughout the church for many years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Dewey Kyles of Asheville; son-in-law, Robert Donald Strain and grandson, Christopher Kyles Strain both of Charlotte; stepmother, Kathleen Kyles of Weaverville; two nephews, Richard and David Rogers both of Atlanta. A memorial service will be held 1:00 P.M. on Monday in the Pulliam Chapel on Givens Estate. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to the endowment fund at Biltmore United Methodist Church, 376 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803 or to the financial assistance fund at the Givens Estate, 2360 Sweeten Creek Road Asheville, NC 28803. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road is in charge of arrangements.