Glenn Royce Lyles' Obituary
Glenn Royce Lyles Glenn R. Lyles, 95, of Tulsa, died surrounded by family on December 22, 2014. Glenn was born May 5, 1919 in West Tulsa to Robert and Naomi Lyles. He was one of five children; three boys and two girls. He attended Central High School, graduating in 1937, then later attended the Commercial School of Business for a brief time before enlisting in the army. In December of 1942, Glenn entered active service in the U.S. Army. During WWII, he was in the 75th Infantry Division. He was a stenographer, taking dictation/shorthand of correspondence and other military matters. His service included time in the Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. His decorations/citations include the following: WWII Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon, and 3 Bronze Service Stars. He was honorably discharged in January of 1946. Glenn worked for Bell Oil and Gas Company and did accounting, insurance and real estate throughout his life. His passions kept him active and healthy until shortly before his death. He had been an avid gardener for years until his mobility slowed him down a bit. He loved being outdoors and walking, calling himself the “neighborhood watchdog.” Always wearing his bright orange OSU jacket and WWII baseball cap, he was easily recognized by all in the neighborhood. He was deeply devoted to his church community. He began attending West Tulsa United Methodist Church as a child, and continued his involvement with the church until his death. Glenn was married to Sue Dunlap Lyles for 39 years before her passing in 2013. They loved traveling to nearby areas in Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas. They also enjoyed dancing and going for long drives. Glenn is survived by one son from his first marriage, Robert “Bob” Lyles, as well as three step-children from his marriage to Sue that he has always loved as his own; John, Leslie and David Dunlap. His is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was extremely proud of his family and his involvement in WWII. He was willing to talk to anyone who would take a moment to listen and was always keeping an eye out for the other veterans. Special thanks to the WWII Vets who meet each Thursday at Kirk of the Hills and Life Senior Services Adult Day Services who helped to make Glenn’s last years of life very special. As Glenn would often say to us about the little things that made him happy, “that’s more better!” In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to West Tulsa United Methodist Church, Disabled American Veterans, or Goodwill. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 10:00am , W. Tulsa Methodist Church with interment at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens.
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