Joseph Lyles

Born in Gallatin, TN on April 1, 1955

Departed on April 4, 2012 and resided in Clarksville, TN

Mr. Joseph Frank Joe Frank Lyles, age 57, died at home in Clarksville, Tn, on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 7 o'clock pm. Born April 1, 1955, in Gallatin, Tn, to the late Elvis Danny Franklin Lyles Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth Hill Lyles Malone. The late Homer Allen Malone was his father figure, which he christened him as "Daddy Jimmy". In 1974, he graduated from Gallatin High School. Joe Frank became a member of First Baptist Church at an early age, when he accepted Christ as his personal Savior. During his tour in the United States Army, he met his wife, Young Kim. From this union, there were three children. In his later years, he united with Judith Hambrick. From this union, there were two children. Joe Frank was a good hearted, ambitious, funny, and interesting man that had never met a stranger in his life. He enjoyed watching sports especially his favorite team, the Chicago Bulls, and his children and grandchildren. He also loved talking on the phone, traveling, swimming, cooking, and fishing. As he would say, "I make the best banana pudding and boiled custard than anybody in the family." He is preceded in death by his son, Joseph Lyles and brother, Elvis Danny Lyles, Jr. Survived by his children: Jae Lyles Telisia, Elizabeth Lyles, Felechia Lyles, and Ashley Farmer-McClure Desmond; grandchildren: Jomese Lyles, J' Lese Lyles, Hoigo Lyles, Zarquisia Lyles, DeMarcion Lyles, Jaden Lyles and Joseph Lyles; sisters: Paulette McClellan Mose, Marva Douglas William, Marva Malone, Twanka Malone, Crystal Malone Bobby; brothers: Ronald Malone Linda, Dale Malone Tina and Leroy Lyles Mary; host of nieces, nephews, extend family, and friends. A Life Celebration will be 2pm Tuesday April 10, 2012 at First Baptist Church 290 East Winchester in Gallatin. Visitation will be 6pm - 8pm Monday & 12pm until time of service at the church. CRESTVIEW FUNERAL HOME 615-452-1943 www.crestviewfh.com