Charles Lyle Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2014 with his family by his side in his Neptune Beach home.
He was born on March 27, 1931 in Athens, GA where he attended Athens High School and the University of Georgia. There he met the lovely Martha C. Lyle who he was married to for over 61 years. He worked with the Carnation Company for 15 years and retired with the H.J. Heinz Company. He briefly lived in Charlotte and Raleigh, NC before settling down in the Beaches area with his family.
He will be remembered as a man of many passions, which included biking, golfing, running, fishing, and supporting Georgia Bulldog football.
Charles was a beloved father and husband. He is survived by his wife, Martha C. Lyle; his children, Charlie Jr. and wife Theresa of Brentwood, TN; Teresa Lang of Atlantic Beach, FL; Jeffrey and wife Elizabeth of Ramstein, Germany; Mary Lyle Erickson of Jacksonville, FL; 7 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.