James Lyles

Seneca – James Mahaffey Lyles, 83, husband of the late Loretta Jones Lyles, passed away on Saturday, January 9th, 2021 at Prisma Health Cottingham Hospice House.

 

Born in Anderson, SC to the late Elizabeth Mahaffey Strickland, he was a United States Air Force Veteran during the Korean Era. James was a retired sales manager, and an avid Clemson Tiger fan.

 

He is survived by sons, Mark and Chris Lyles, both of Seneca; brother, Billy Lyles of Lexington; son in law, David Spearman of Townville; two grandchildren, Lacy Randles (Trent), and Hillary Winsch (Andy); and two great-grandchildren, Hudson, and Dawson Randles and one expected, Blakely Robin Winsch.

 

In addition to his parents, and wife Loretta Jones Lyles, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Robin Spearman; sister, Sally Ann Burdette.

 

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 AM, Monday, January 11th, 2021, at Heritage Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel.

 

The family is at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mr. Lyles memory to the, Salvation Army, 104 Colonial Plaza Dr, Seneca SC 29678. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com