Junior Edward Lyles

Junior Edward Lyles, 78, of Dallas, passed away November 15, 2021, at his home.

He was born July 21, 1943, in York County, SC, son of the late Walter Lyles and Marie Garrett Lyles.

He was a former employee of A&E Mills, Gastonia.

Junior liked going to the auction, yard sales and the flea market. He enjoyed fixing old classic cars and going the car shows. He loved to get in the car and go for long drives.

He loved spending time spoiling his dog Patches and his horses.

The family would like to thank Kendra with Gaston Hospice for the care she provided during Junior's sickness.

A funeral service will be held  3:00 pm Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by the Rev. Bob Gilley,  and the Rev. Sam Barnette

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery.

Junior is survived by his loving wife of 4 years, Brenda Lyles of the home; son, Randy Lyles (Cindy); daughter, Amy Childers (Joe); goddaughter, Lisa Pope; stepsons, Jason Reeves (Marsha), Ronnie Reeves (Cindy Curtis), John Henry Reeves III (Heidi); stepdaughter, Peggy Reeves; sisters, Oline Goble, Ruth Johnson; six grandchildren; four step grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by his first wife of 46 years, Libby Lyles; son, Eddie Lyles.

Memorials may be sent to Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984 Gastonia, NC 28054.

Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, Gastonia.