James Samuel Lyles

Macon-James Samuel Lyles, of Macon, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011. Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m in the chapel of Hart's Mortuary, Cherry Street. Burial will follow in the Middle Georgia Memory Gardens. Reverend Jesse Richardson will officiate. Visitation will be held Monday from 1 p.m until service time in the funeral home. Born in Wilkinson County, he was the son of the late C.E and Berta Lyles. He was predeceased by his wives, Francis Fordham Lyles, Mamie Sauls Lyles, and Mattie Griffin Lyles and by a stepson, Wayne Grimsley. He was a retired supervisor from Georgia Kaolin in Dry Branch, and a World War II veteran serving in the Navy. He also was member of the Antioch Baptist Church, Dry Branch, Ga. He is survived by his son, James E. Lyles (Catherine) of Macon; Step-children, Sandra Ethridge(Robert) of Lawrenceville, Ga; Dennis W. Johnson(Jeanette) and Olan Johnson (Cheryl), both of Juliette, Ga. Thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great Grandchildren. Brother, Charles Albert Lyles (Nonie) of Eastman, Ga. Several nieces and nephews. In Lieu of Flowers the family request memorials to the Magnolia Manor Assisted Living, 200 Pierce Ave, Macon, Ga. 31204; Amedisys Home Healthcare, 6040 Lakeside Commons, Macon, Ga. 31210; Vista Care Hospice, 319 Margie Drive, Warner Robins, Ga. 31088; and Antioch Baptist Church, 7507 Old Gordon Road, Dry Branch, Ga.31020. Friends may sign the online register at www.hartsmort.com. Hart's Mortuary and Crematory, Cherry Street has charge of arrangements.