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James Lytton Obituary
James J. Lytton
May 4, 2021
James J. Lytton, 78, of Lincoln passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska and grew up in the Kansas City area.
He has a BMus. from Westminster Choir College, a MMUS. from Southern Methodist University, and earned the Choirmaster Certificate (ChM.) through examinations by the American Guild of Organists. His organ teachers included Bill Lemonds, Mary Krimmel, Donald McDonald and John Hooker. He studied conducting with George Lynn, Robert Carwithen and others.
He taught school and served churches in several states and the District of Colombia. He prepped choirs to sing in the National Cathedral in Washington, as well as New York City's Carnegie Hall. He was previously Dean of the Lincoln chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Most recently, he served as organist for St. David's Church in Lincoln.
He is survived by younger brother John Lytton of Lawrence, Kansas. Condolences may be left online at www.lincolnccfh.com
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Genevieve Randall
June 25, 2021
I always enjoyed talking with Jim. He was a kind person with a passion for music. I'm glad I got to meet this dedicated member of the music community and am sad to learn of his passing.
Quentin and Mary Murrell Faulkner
May 19, 2021
Jim was always generous in giving his time and talents to the people, organizations and causes he loved. We will miss him.
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