Daniel Roe Monroe Lyle

Roe was a lifelong South Knoxvillian. At age16, he joined his family owned business: Woodlawn Cemetery, where he served in various leadership roles for over 40 years. His was the longest management tenure in the company’s history, during which time he was instrumental in securing Woodlawn’s high standard of empathetic care for bereaved families. Roe was a graduate of the last class of Young High School in 1976 and was a member and Elder of New Prospect Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club. He never met a stranger. Preceded in death by father, Elbert Daniel Lyle, Jr.; cousin, Roger Lyle; uncle, Paul Adams. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Ford Lyle; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Dale Aderholt; aunt, Ruth Adams; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. He is survived by his loving partner and friend of 17 years, Karen Fletcher. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at New Prospect Presbyterian Church, 4920 Prospect Road, Knoxville, TN 37920. Final reflection to be shared after the visitation. The family has requested you write and share your favorite stories of Roe on stationery provided at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery 1 PM Thursday, September 21, 2017 for graveside services. Rev. Jerry Anders officiating. Memorials may be made to the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club online at ambc-sorba.org or Legacy Parks Foundation to benefit the Urban Wilderness, 900 Volunteer Landing Lane, Knoxville, TN 37915.Online Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway.