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William Lyttle Obituary
He was born March 31, 1944 in Belfast Ireland the son of the late William Lyttle Sr. and Evelyn Lyttle. He is survived by his wife, Christine whom he married on June 28, 1974; Daughter Erin Wright; step-children Lynn Bowers, Craig Arrol, Gordon Hanna and their families; his sister Sally Murray; and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Bob spent his younger years in Montreal Quebec, Ohio, Mississippi, Washington, California and Maine before settling down in Yorktown, VA where he retired from Huntington Ingles of Newport News after a career as an HVAC designer.
Bob loved his family, Seahawks football, Montreal Canadiens Hockey, oldies music and old cars. He attended Kirkwood Presbyterian Church where he helped with the churches blood drives.
He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to the National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) in his name.
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Evans
June 15, 2021
Bob Lyttle, I would like to thank you for pushing me to be a better HVACdesigner, I thought you were just giving me a hard time, but you were just bringing out the best in me. THANK YOU!
lynn allison bowers
June 14, 2021
Mom and Erin so sorry for your
loss MOM, Bob apart from being the husband that you deserved for so many years he was also your best friend and loved you dearly.Erin your Dad was a real dad and brought you up to the woman you have become no matter what you will always be his little girl Love you bothxoxo
Aileen and Jim Spain
June 14, 2021
Only met him the once 5 years ago now in Glasgow. for family reunion, I do know he made my beautiful cousin Christine very happy, and i cant imagine the pain she must be feeling. Her love for you will live on Bob, you were her rock, her soul mate and her best friend. R.I.P Dear Bob. x x
Hope Perdue (KW)
June 14, 2021
My deepest sympathy to Christine and the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean Taylor (Penny)
June 13, 2021
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. It was so nice to have know Bob as a good friend and neighbor for about 16 years.
Tom and Louise Cremona
June 13, 2021
Dearest Christine and family, Tom and I offer our deepest sympathy and prayers for you all with the loss of Bob. It was such a blessing to meet you two about 25 years ago in Yorktown, Virginia. We have gone through a lot together, as well as made many memories. We pray for the repose of Bob's soul and peace and comfort to all he left behind. Love you, Tom and Louise Cremona
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