He was born on January 9, 1952 to the Gary Paul Lyles Sr. and the late Geraldine Greene Lyles.
Gary enjoyed teaching and golf, and he loved playing “Chicago Music” with the Fabulous Flares from Gastonia, North Carolina.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patricia “Patsy” Lyles; daughter, Heather Lyles Goldfuss (husband, Greg); son, Matthew Lyles; sisters, Renee Lyles and Geri Lyles Dyckman (husband, Bob); grandchildren, Mason, Taylor, Brody and Landon; niece, Hannah Middleton; and nephews, Brian Middleton and Ben Middleton.
The family respectfully requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude at www.stjude.org.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
Peacock – Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.