James Leonard Lytle
May 30, 1931 ~ February 23, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
James Leonard Lytle, Jr., 77, of 108 ½ Fairview Rd., Asheville, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2009, at his residence following a courageous six year battle with cancer and heart disease.
Mr. Lytle was a son of the late J.L, Sr., and Grace Plemmons Lytle. He was also preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Linda Lytle Ball.
Mr. Lytle was a retired OTR driver with ETWNC, a former hardware salesman, and a transporter for Anderson Nissan. He attended Biltmore United Methodist Church and Biltmore High School. He was a former coach and officer of South Asheville Little League, a former Scout leader, and was an active member of the WWA, Biltmore Alumni Association, and the Oakley Burger King "Liars Club." He possessed a rare jovial personality and a fantastic memory for joke telling and one liners. He was an avid UNC basketball fan and enjoyed following the young men he formerly coached in baseball and had in Scouts.
Mr. Lytle is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jaye Jackson Lytle; two daughters, Kimberly Morelock and husband Jerry, of Weaverville, and Susan Black and husband Kim, of Candler; three sons, George Lytle and wife Mary, of Weaverville, Lenny Lytle and wife Tannis, of Missoula, MT, and Garry Lytle, of Staunton, VA; 14 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandsons; brother-in-law, Terry Jackson and wife Carolyn, of Grover, NC; a special cousin, R.P. Westmoreland, and a host of other cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.
A graveside service for Mr. Lytle will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Hoopers Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. and at other times at the Fairview Rd. residence.
Flowers are acceptable, or donations may be made to one's favorite charity.
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Kim & George, I really wanted to come to visitation, but ever since my daddy died, I have a really difficult time with that. Please know that even though we’ve been out of touch for a while, I love and care for you both. Your dad was so much fun at the ballfield making jokes and trying to play little tricks. I understand your pain and sorrow. I miss my daddy terribly. Know that your dad is in a much better place and in no pain or suffering. I will be praying for you and your family.
What the heart has once known, it shall never forget. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jaye.
Jim and Violet
Precious Family,
I want Susie and the rest of you to know that we are praying for you at Pole Creek. These are hard days for you, but God has great grace. We ask Him to give you his supernatural peace to comfort you.
To the Lytle family. We are so sorry to hear about Jim, we have alot of memories of him and your whole family at the little church in Biltmore. You will be in our prayers. The Moss family
We share many fond and funny memories with your family. Jim will be missed. You all will be in our prayers.
Lenny, Garry, and Susie, i remember some fun days WAY back when we were kids. I don’t remember a lot but i remember your Dad was funny (we were all pretty little then) and i remember the big house your Grandparents had down the hill from your house and then the BIG house on Fairview Road. I cherish those childhood memories and will be praying for you all in this loss of your Dad.
Susie, Kim & Family,
We just want you to know that we are praying for you during this difficult time. We are in Florida now and cannot be there but you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Love,
Tommy, Peggy & Margaret
Jaye,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love,
Michelle
Garry, I just saw the obituary of your dad. How sad to know that he went through such a long illness. I enjoyed so much visiting with him and Jaye. They were such nice people and your dad kept us laughing the whole time. I know your dad was very special to you. I will be thinking about you and your family during this sad time. I just wanted you to know.
Jay and family, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Jim and his dad were friends of the Forrester family for years. My brother Bill passed away on Dec 1, 2008 and I know how it feels. Please accept my sympathy.
Harold (Hal) Forrester
Mrs.Lytle, George,and family,
We remember ‘Papa Jim’ always smiling and telling jokes at the kids birthday parties. He had a very good personality and a love for children. Our prayers are with you all during this time.
Jaye and the Lytle family,
I am so sorry to learn of Jim’s death. He had a great personality, always laughing and telling jokes. My parents and his were friends for years, I remember the Lytle family coming to the little church in Biltmore. What precious memories I have of that.
Please accept my sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I know there is a hole in the hearts of everyone who was lucky enough to know our ‘Poppa Jim’. He will be missed, but I hope he is having a great time with Pop, Granny, and Linda. George and Kim I feel for your loss and I hope time will ease your pain. Love and family are really all you have in this world, so embrace it with all your heart.
Jaye, Lenny, Gary, Susie, George and Kim, My heart is with each and everyone of you as you cope with the loss of Jim. Some of my fondest childhood memories were spent at 108 1/2 Fairview Rd. I will cherish them all forever. Please no that I feel and understand your loss. Everyone says times heals. As time passes we cope easier but the loss stays with us forever. Cherish all the wonderful memories and think of them often. It helps. With lots of love, Your cousin, Jeanna
Lenny, Gary, Susie and all the family
I am thinking of you and you are in my prayers.
Love to you all
Jaye, and family we are so saddened to hear of your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing that Jim and my Mother (Deese) are having a high ole’ time in heaven, I can just hear them laughing now! I look forward to the day we can see them again.
Jaye & Family,
Words can not describe what you are feeling or going through. Just know that we love you all and you are in our prayers. If you need anything you let me, Judy or Ed know.
Dear Jaye and Family,
May our dear Lord bless you and give you comfort during this sad time and until you are all united once again in Heaven.
With my love and prayers for you,
Karen
Susan,
All my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time of grief. In losing both parents I have learned ‘In death comes Healing’. Peace be with you.
Dear Kim,
We are so sad to hear that you have lost your dad. We love all of you.
Jeff, Cheryl, Brian and Caroline
Kim, George, & Family,
My deepest sympathy. May God comfort you & give you peace in knowing your love endures & Heaven is a place with no more sorrow nor pain!! You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Jaye & children, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. He will be greatly missed by all. Myrtice & Purcell
Garry & family we just learned of your loss and were deeply saddened by the news. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim- I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom & dad fondly when he was a patient at Carolina Hand many years ago. He had the best smile & was always ready to share a joke. Heaven’s gain is our loss, but you & your family will always have him watching over you. Much love to you. Mikki