Claude Earl Lyles III

Claude and I met in the 80s when he came to New Mexico to work as a loan officer I was the bank's CFO. We have been friends since then. He always stayed in touch especially during the loss of my son. I checked on him constantly after Linda's death. Claude was a man of God and I miss him dearly. Sometimes it is hard to believe. RIP my friend. My prayers are with Dominic and Lisa and little Joe and Greg.

RIP good friend. May God bless your family.

I've known Claude since grade school at Holy Family and then through highschool. We lost contact for awhile but then reunited a few years ago and it was then that I learned he was a talented artist. His strength during Linda's illness and following her death amazed me and I attribute much of it to his strong faith. We visited when he was in town last fall. I will miss our conversations and his monthly blogs. I know he is back with Linda.

RIP Claude... you will forever be missed and NOT ever be forgotten. We love bro!

Claude and I met at Mizzou during our freshman year. We dated all through college and after we ended up going our separate ways we reconnected when I ran into him at Macy´s on the Plaza. From then on we never lost touch with each other. This is really hard for me to believe. I pray for his family and loved ones. I wish I could be with him at his funeral. God Bless you all.

So sorry for your loss b I worked with Clause at Pioneer Bank in Kirkwood. A great loss..

Claude was such a great friend growing up, from grade school, our high school years, to being college room mates at Mizzou. We had so many great memories through the years. He was a good man and will be dearly missed. My condolences to the entire family.

Claude was a good man and a loyal St. Mary´s alum. His passing occurred too soon and he´ll be missed. Blessings to his family. Pat Garland, SM class of 1967

I have many found memories of growing up with Claude at Holy Family and St. Mary's and just hanging around in the great neighborhood that we shared. I am proud to have been able to call him a friend. He even took time out of a business trip when he came to Phoenix to look me up visit with us for awhile. I know that he will definitely be missed. Love to all the family.