Obituary for Edward Wayne Lytle Print Edward Wayne Lytle, age 84, born December 26, 1934 ascended into Heaven on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his home in Black Mountain N.C. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Smith Lytle, of 49 faithful years of marriage. Edward Lytle, the son of the late Wayne and Elizabeth Lytle, was the eldest of seven siblings.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Cecil, Wilbert, George and Lewis Lytle; brother-in-law, Fred Smith; and grandson Nino Luther. Mr. Edward Lytle retired from Charles D. Owen Manufacturing of Swannanoa N.C. as a long-distance tractor and trailer driver of 40 plus years. He was very much respected by senior management for his loyalty and commitment to the company.
Prior to his retirement, he worked independently as a tree surgeon and as a master farmer – feeding his extended family as well as many in the community. Mr. Lytle was a sports enthusiast…especially college sports! He loyally followed his beloved UNC Chapel Hill Tar Heels since 1954.
His athletic career began as a left-handed pitcher for the historic Stevens Lee High School of Asheville. His previous experience enabled him to pitch as a lefty in the semi-pro Negro league. He and hisbrothers were well known in the area for their sports talent.
Edward also faithfully followed and had a great love for the Dodgers since the late 1940’s. He was an excellent provider while instilling loyalty to one another and keeping family first. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Mary Lytle, Arlesia Lytle-Bryson and Darrell “Eddie” Lytle all of Black Mountain; grandchildren, Akela Bryson, Kaaleem Bryson, Lyndsey Lytle Williams and Jordan Lytle, Clinton Lytle, Solomon Lytle, Roman Lytle, and Terrell Lytle; and last but not least, eleven great grandchildren; sister, Lucille Lytle-Crump; brothers, Frank (Candie) Williams and Walter Williams; brothers-in-law, Edward Smith and Peter Smith; sisters-in-law, Annie Mae Lytle-Young, Priscilla Lytle, Mary Lytle-Knapper; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; special cousins, Roberta Boyd Sullivan and Hubert Boyd.
He supported and loved his family unconditionally. A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 3:00 pm at Harwood Home for Funerals. The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 3:00 pm prior to the service at the funeral home.
A graveside service will be held Monday, February 11, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory in Brevard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Outreach Christian Fellowship Ministries, PO Box 751, Old Fort, NC 28762. To send flowers to the family of Edward Wayne Lytle, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
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