James Fay Lyles, 100, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2025 He was preceded in death by his parents, J.D. and Estelle, brother Carl, and beloved sisters Betty, Mildred, Judy, and his cherished and precious wife, Marguerite Virginia Benton Lyles. He is survived by his two sons, Tom and his wife Cindy of Powhatan, and David and his wife Carolyn of Powhatan; grandsons Jason (Lisa), Brian (Katie), Mike and Matt; and great-grandchildren Joshua, Virginia, Ellie, Daisy, Jack, Ben, and Colton.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 31 at the Woody Funeral Home, Parham Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at Woody Funeral Home, Parham Chapel, 1771 Parham Road 23229 on Saturday. November 1 at 10 a.m.. Interment will be held at 3 p.m. at Holly Lawn Cemetery, 1525 N. Main St, Suffolk, Va.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association online at alz.org or by mail to 320 Nevada St. Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460. View full obituary at Woody Funeral Home – Parham. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/richmond-va/james-lyles-12564027