Mr. William James Lyles
November 9, 1947 - May 19, 2021
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2021, at Village Chapel, for William James Lyles, age 73, of Gadsden, who passed away May, 19, 2021. Reverends Roy Daugherty and Jerry McCright will officiate. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Cemetery. Village Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Lyles was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church since 1976. He was a longtime employee of Flowers Baking Company and was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Lucille Lyles. James loved playing and spending time with his family and grand babies. He also enjoyed fishing, watching Alabama football games, mowing his pasture and caring for his dogs. He is survived by his wife, Diane Boatwright Lyles; son, Nick (Taryn) Lyles; grandchildren, Colbie, Avery, and Max Lyles; sisters, Gail Belotti and Janice (Jimmy) Mathis. Pallbearers will be: Nick Lyles, Max Lyles, Johnny Boatwright, Larry Hicks, John Boatwright, and Jamie Lister. Honorary pallbearers will be: Harold Roden, Ricky Day, and Pee Wee Stone. The family wishes to express a special thanks to the nursing staff of Riverview Regional Medical Center and Kayla Robinson of Encompass Home Health.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2021, at Village Chapel, for William James Lyles, age 73, of Gadsden, who passed away May, 19, 2021. Reverends Roy Daugherty and Jerry McCright will officiate. Burial will follow at Pleasant... View Obituary & Service Information