Roy Lee Lyles of McKinney, Texas, passed away on May 8, 2023, at the age of 91. He was born on September 10, 1931, to Jim and Jimmie D. Lyles. He attended school at Midway, Scott County, Mississippi. Roy married his dear friend and childhood sweetheart from grade school, Hazel Nicholson. They married on August 27, 1951. God is Good, 71 Years. Roy was baptized at an early age and was a member of Balucta Missionary Baptist Church, Scott County, Mississippi where he served as a Deacon.
He was drafted in the United States Armed Forces and after his duties were over, Roy and Hazel relocated to Oakland, California. He had a generous soul. Roy would always look forward to the family trips back to Mississippi.
In Oakland, California, where Roy resided and retired, he was a member of Peoples Baptist Church where he also served as a Deacon. He was always available when needed. His favorite hymn request from the church members was “This Little Light of Mine.” Roy would have the members shouting with joy!
Roy was a loving husband and father. He was a good provider and so proud of his family. He adored his grandchildren and had a special individual relationship with each and every one of them. I am sure they can tell you great stories of their Grandpa and Great-Grandpa. He loved spending quality time with the family. He would tell his grandchildren fun stories of when he was growing up. He really enjoyed telling them spooky stories. He would have a great time laughing and teasing them saying, “Ah, I’m just kidding.”
Roy also loved fishing with his family. He was always ready to help, whether it had to do with working in the yard, painting or just taking time to discuss life challenges, he was there.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Lyles of McKinney, Texas; son, Roy Calvin Lyles and wife, Linda of Justin, Texas; daughter, Regina Coleman and husband, Ronald R. of McKinney, Texas; grandchildren, Tyra Fulcher and husband, RRamon of Frisco, Texas, Maurice R. Lyles and wife, Olive of McKinney, Texas, Breyanna Luzod and husband, Noah of San Diego, California, and Brittanie Lyles and fiancé, Sugi of Oakland, California; great grandchildren, Zameiriah Zubar, Maurice Roy Lyles, RRamon Fulcher, II, LaRoy Lyles and AJ Reyes; great-great grandchild, Adalyn Benitez Lyles; and extended grandchildren. Roy also leaves behind brothers, Jim Earl Lyles and wife, Paulette of Forest, Mississippi and Frank Lyles and wife, Agnes of Vicksburg, Mississippi; sisters, Elmetta Wright of Livermore, California, Bonnie Davis of Newton, Mississippi, Vivian Harness and husband, Kermit of Madison, Mississippi, and Florence Rice and husband, Charles of Huntsville, Alabama; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas. Thursday’s viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
The memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Interment will follow at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, Texas.
Roy, Dad, Grandpa, until we meet again, we will cherish the special memories.
They will bring a smile and joy to our hearts.
We Love You