David Lewis Lyles Sr.

David Lewis Lyles Sr.

David Lyles Obituary

Published by Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service on Oct. 26, 2016.
David was born on September 9, 1918 and passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. David was a resident of Weldon, North Carolina at the time of his passing. David Lyles was WWII Veteran and a Purple Heart recipient. He was married to Doris. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday October 29 2016 in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Sue Owens officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery Weldon NC with Military and Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends from 7:00 â 9:00 P.M. Friday October 28 2016 at the funeral home and other times at the home.

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