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John Lytle Obituary
He was employed as a Roo Bus driver.
John was preceded in death by his father, John Lytle; grandfather, Deacon Marion Larry; and grandmother, Rosa Lee Lytle. John is survived by his mother, Vicki Lytle; daughter, Jonaya Singleton; son, J'Anthony Jonathan Lytle; sister, Victoria Terrell Traylor (Rahmod); grandmother, Lois Larry; and a host of aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., on Saturday, November 10, 2012, with Rev. Fred Lester officiating. The visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. and the service will begin at 11 a.m. Interment at Lakewood Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to 699 Elbon Ave., Akron, OH 44306. SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO RHODEN MEMORIAL HOME, 330-724-1201
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for John Lytle
Shell (Shelene Dirden)
January 15, 2025
My baby cousin. I miss you. I miss seeing you out on your job and that big smile you would give me each time we saw each other. I wish I was around to get to know your family. I am glad I got to watch you grow from a child to manhood, and I miss you dearly.
J´anthony Jonathan lytle
November 13, 2021
Dad I fill sorry about my self I love you so much and I will never forget you are a real man pops rip you died when I was 3 in a half now im 12 years old 11/13/2021 I miss you on my birthday I´m going to your grave love you stay strong
Louis Hill Jr
October 29, 2021
REST IN PEACE !!!!!!!!
Louis Hill Jr
October 29, 2020
Thinking of you every day and say a prayer for you every night.
Love UNK Jun
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Louis Hill Jr
October 29, 2019
Miss you big John !!! Love Unk Jun!!!!
Lori
November 2, 2013
Your presence is missed in this world.
September 1, 2013
I miss you so much! God knows this is not any easier now as the day you went to rest with God. So many times I have to catch myself from calling or texting your number. But I would love to hear your laugh or hear you giving me advice on all these situations I have. I love you and miss you!
July 12, 2013
I sit and talk to the Lord about you. You are so missed but we can only smile off your memories. I loved you and miss you dearly.
Anita Barham
March 12, 2013
I sure do miss John, your memories will be for ever for long time and your Beautiful smile.
March 9, 2013
Today is one of those days I sit and cry. Missing you forever and ever.
Michelle Singleton
January 22, 2013
Not a day goes by when we don't think of you. And your daughter misses you dearly. But you know she is going to be alright.
January 7, 2013
Still thinking of you everyday.
December 9, 2012
you are still the best person i ever mat with so much love im so sorry
November 16, 2012
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
You will truly be missed!
Goodbye for now my friend
November 16, 2012
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
You will truly be missed !
Goodbye for now my friend !
November 12, 2012
my deepest sympathy goes out to the family. T Watkins
Louis HIll Jr
November 12, 2012
I am really going to miss hearing John call me "UNK" every time I saw him.
No one could say "UNK" like John.
You are in a better place, "REST NEPHEW" We will all be together some day. LOVE YOU ,UNCLE JUN.
November 10, 2012
Even though your journey ended on November 2, and your soul left to be with the Lord. I am so happy to know you left here peacefully. To see your shell today for the last time, peace was upon you. I am going to miss you so much my friend, and the love for you will never die!
November 10, 2012
Remembering your great love story today and always.
November 10, 2012
May the God of Peace Comfort the Heart of your love ones during this time.
Yo are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 10, 2012
I love you so so much! But your in a much better place. Thank you for being apart of my life and just being you! I will miss that the most about you! Big John, you have done it big my friend, and will not be forgotten.
STEPHANIE ROLLINS
November 10, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Marcel Harris
November 9, 2012
My deepest condolonces to the family
Lucy Ellis
November 9, 2012
To you family of John I am so sorry for your loss. John was a very nice, mannerable and friendly man that I had the pleasure of knowing for many years. He always had a beautiful smile on his face. May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. You all have my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. Praying for you all! R.I.P my friend!
Tim & Linda Shephard
November 9, 2012
Jennifer, please give a big hug to Viki, Tori, and Mrs. Larry for Linda and I and tell all that we love you all. Tim and Linda.
Celeste Tolbert
November 9, 2012
My Condolences to the entire family... Lean on each other for support and ask God for the peace to help comfort you during this time of loss.
White Swan Quality Cleaners
November 9, 2012
John was a long time customer of our's and he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. God bless you and comfort you all.
Margaret Paulin
November 9, 2012
I was shocked and sad to hear of John's passing. He was a great customer at the cleaners I work for. He was a good man and very very nice. I enjoyed waiting on him. He was always happy and smiling. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with John's family and friends. May God be with you and comfort you all in this very sad time, and may God bless you all.
November 9, 2012
John..(Big John) I want the family know that John, was apart of our family for a while.. And i truly love him as my own son... You will truly be missed. Praying for the family... R.I.P. John....Love you Debbie, Hope, & Erin Jones..
The Richardson Family
November 9, 2012
To Our Lil Cuz Jonaya,
Remember evverything that your Dad taught you, and of course the love he gave will always remain. Love you lil cuz. Praying for the family.
Roz, Dave, Kapri, Cokee, Brennan, Teash
Brenda Cashmere
November 9, 2012
I will truely miss you, you were a wonderful person ans I will miss you saying "hey how are you doing" and that deep voice of yours.
Love Brenda
November 9, 2012
To the Family of Big John,
We will be forever grateful for the laughs on the bus, and We will always remember Big John. Cathy Holcomb (STH CCOC)
Brielle Cashmere-Jeffries
November 9, 2012
I will miss you and will never forget you
Crystal Cashmere
November 9, 2012
I love you and miss you. I will never forget you.
Briana Larry
November 9, 2012
REST LOVELY BIG CUZ I LOVE AND MISS YOU!
Lori
November 9, 2012
It does my heavy heart good just to see how much my friend was loved and appreciated. I will miss him, his smile and that hearty laugh for the rest of my life. John, I love you.
November 9, 2012
To the Family of Big John,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I met John at work about a month ago. Extremley nice and sweet gentleman. He will be truly missed.
Kimberly Trenary
November 9, 2012
Thank you for all the great times when we worked together at the Roo. I will truely miss you laugh and you smile. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. Rest well my friend.
Rhoden Memorial Home
November 9, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Tyeee
November 8, 2012
He was myy favorite bus driver out of all the roo drivers i would juss qet onn hiss bus &&juss ride i juss found out todayy thiss broke myy heart 4real RIP JL u will truely be missed<3
charmie greene
November 8, 2012
john will love you and miss you forever my friend.you will forever be in my heart. you were one of my best friends for the past 18 years. i thank god for the wonderful times shared with you. we certainly learned alot about life from each other. rest in peace my deerest friend untill we met again! love you forever...
November 8, 2012
john was and will forever be one of my best friends. I'm gonna miss his laugh and that big smile. we have shared alot and have learned even more about life from each other. His spirit will live forever in my heart. My deepest condolences goes out to his children. vicki,tori, ms.lois and the entire lytle and larry family.
teria downing
November 8, 2012
R.I.P. Big J.........
Sandra Sykes
November 8, 2012
Vickie & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of your son and lovd one.May it comfort you to know others share in your sorrow.I too will miss John.
God Bless
Sandy Sykes
Gregge & Pam Brown
November 8, 2012
Our deepest and most hearfelt sympathy & prayers go to Big John's family. So upsetting to hear of his passing. He will be missed. Love you John.
November 8, 2012
TIM TERRELL
November 8, 2012
YOU WILL BE MISS MY FRIEND BUT ALWAYS IN ARE HEART AND MINDS TO MY FOREVER FRIEND IN CHRIST, WE WILL RISE AGAIN GOD BLESS!!!
Michelle Singleton
November 8, 2012
To my friend, I will miss you always. Thank you so much for our beautiful daughter. I will miss our laughs and our talks.
To the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Shellette Golden
November 8, 2012
I am sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with the family at this time and always.
Farr family
November 8, 2012
Sorry for passing of Big John,He was like family.Rip
November 8, 2012
Extending condolences to this family that God will ease your pain, give you peace in knowing to be absent from the body is to be present with our Lord. Hold to Gods unchanging hand and he will carry you through.
Carole King
Gary & Julia Walters
November 8, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you in this time of need.
The Walters of Berghoff St.
Kelli Veal
November 8, 2012
This news came as such a shock to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Victoria, my very best friend and your mother, my spiritual mother. John was like a big brother to me he was so full of energy and one of the funniest people that I ever met. I feel blessed knowing that my last memories of you were those of absolute joy and laughter. You will truly be missed...
Twana
November 8, 2012
Ms. Vicki and Tori,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gwen Nesby
November 8, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
linda dawkins
November 8, 2012
To the family of big john,I met john when he drove the bus for summa,what a great and funny person was he.always had a smile on his face.he use to tease me about stealing my lunch all the time,he said i had the best lunches.god bless his family i will keep you in my prayers.
Marion Jenkins-Bolar
November 8, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and yours. May God keep you in his care and lift you up is our prayer.
Onyema Lindsey
November 8, 2012
Sending my prayers & condolences to the family of John. He was such a cool, down to earth type of guy. Gone too soon! You will be missed by many. Rest easy my friend.
November 8, 2012
Vickie and Victoria;
I am truly sorry of the lost of your son and brother. Look to the Lord Jesus Christ to bring you through this time of sorrow. He will strenghten you,I know this because the Lord gave me supernatural strenght when I lost my son Jeff Nevels. I will be praying for the both of you,and the rest of your family.
Sharon L Nevels-Jones
Milwaukee,WI
Tonja Dunson
November 8, 2012
Prayers go out to the family & friends. He will be gretly missed- The Dunson Family
Brian "brock" Moore
November 8, 2012
I'm so glad that GOD had put us in each others path during our journey of life. You became my brother and my best friend. Know that you are still with me spiritually as I continue my journey. Until we cross paths again I miss and love you. Your brother Brock.
Perry michael Walker
November 8, 2012
Dear Vicki I am sorry to hear of the loss of your son lean on The Lord for comfort and he will comfort you love perry
Aretha Hammonds-Lindsey
November 8, 2012
To the family of Big John my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Big John was a very nice and sweet guy. He will surely be missed by all that knew him.
VONDA DAVIS & FAMILY.
November 8, 2012
VICKIE, AND FAMILY. MY HEARTFELT SYMPHATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. JOHN WAS A SWEETHEART. ALWAYS SMILING, SO POLITE.HE WILL BE MISSED,MAY GOD GIVE THE FAMILY,THE PEACE,AND, STRENGHT YOU ALL NEED DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Kendra Cooper
November 8, 2012
My deepest condolences go out to the family,JOHN WAS ALWAYS PLEASANT,FRIENDLY AND GREETED ME WITH A WARM SMILE EVERYTIME I encountered him.I know he will be remembered fondly by all who knew and loved him. may god bless the family and continue to carry you all through in your time of grief.
laQuenta mitchell
November 7, 2012
to the family sorry for your lost John will be surely missed. may GOD carry you through this time of sorrow and his memories keep you strong.
Marie McClellan
November 7, 2012
To Ms Vickie and Victoria,
The McClellan and Walton Family sends their condolence to you and his children. We have had so many years together that words can't express what we are feeling. Just know that we are here if you ever needs us for anything,
Marie, Aaron, Veronika and Robert
Briana Hudgins
November 7, 2012
My name is Briana Hudgins and I attend the University of Akron. J L Drove the South Route ROO bus that I got on everyday and he was a cool guy.It's going to be hard not seeing your face again. I don't know J L personally but I'm sad and I didn't want to believe that J L went home with the Lord so soon.May your Rest In Peace and Special Prayers to your Family. See you soon
Alexis and Syrah Shuler
November 7, 2012
I hope that your family heals in time. JL was my favorite Roo driver and he was a good friend. He was always caring when driving. Your family is in my thoughts. He is loved and will be missed.
Dionne Parmer
November 7, 2012
Big John.....been knowin u Tony, Ronnie, Eric, Brock and the rest of tha crew since i was 12 wen i use to chase Tony Wynn up and down Crosier St. U was always a nice person that kept a smile on ur face. My Heart is heavy....My God bless...Untill we meet again !!!
Crystal Amos
November 7, 2012
As we celebrate your homegoing little cuz our memories will last forever.All the good times we shared growing up as kids on Crosier St.We always looked out for each other,LOVE YOU.
Briana Hudgins
November 7, 2012
My name is Briana Hudgins and I attend University of Akron. J L was my night time bus driver he drove the South Route. I Dont know J L personally but he was a cool bus driver and my feelings are hurt and I didn't want to believe what I heard. It's not going to be the same knowing I won't see your face again like I did everyday. May your soul Rest In Peace and Special Prayers to your family.
Tracy Scrivens
November 7, 2012
My sympathy to the Lytle family. He was a good, kind & gentle person. He will be missed dearly!! Prayers up! Love ya Big John!
Gwen (Gooby) Wynn & family
November 7, 2012
to: Vickie it is so hard to find the word to express my sadness to you but a great soul never dies. But there is nothing stronger than the Bond between a mother and her child. Still with you are so many memories to help you through every tomorrow. Still with you are so many people who share in your loss and your sorrow.
Tim & Linda Shephard
November 6, 2012
"9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. 13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye though the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. 18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” KJV
Swanzetta Harris
November 6, 2012
We never understand why God makes the decisions He does ~ but He makes no mistakes. To Ma, Tori and the family, I've been numb since I heard the passing of Big John~ I love you all very much. I will always remember my buddy, my friend. He will always hold a special place in my heart. If I can do anything please call~ Love ya!
Patrick "Pat" Hill
November 6, 2012
Cousin "Big" John, All my memories are of us joking and having fun especially at the family gatherings. You will be truly missed. No words can express the void that has come from the loss of someone so full of life and always the added spark. God bless and Rest in Peace.
Mattie Haslam
November 6, 2012
My words can"t express enough sympathy at this time all I"ll say that God Can Heal All Wounded Hearts.
November 6, 2012
I remember John from E.Crosier St. he was really a nice person and will be missed. To the family so sorry for your loss and John is with us always through memories and in spirit. R.I.P John.
Tonya Searcy
November 6, 2012
R.I.P Big John.
Tony Williams
November 5, 2012
I'm very sorry for your loss.
I'll always remember his big smile and laughter from the old neighborhood.
FRED WORTHAM
November 5, 2012
Fred Wortham A.K.A. Cooper
MARGARET & JAMES ROBERTS
November 5, 2012
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
November 5, 2012
i love you man you will be missed
The Malone Family
November 5, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joe Scherer
November 5, 2012
Thanks for your great service and smile.
You will always be remembered for it!
Gloria Jean Lewis
November 5, 2012
Vicki, Victoria and the rest of my family know that my prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. But, know there is nothing to big for the God we serve. He will get you through this. May John's memories give you comfort in the coming days. Love you and will continue praying for you.
Martin Greenwade
November 5, 2012
GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN R.I.P. BIG CUZ!!!
eric nesby
November 5, 2012
there are no words the tell you how much you will be missed by everyone i love you big bro tell we meet again
Victoria Traylor
November 4, 2012
Victoria Traylor
November 4, 2012
Victoria Traylor
November 4, 2012
Rick turner
November 4, 2012
Rest in peace buddy your friend rick turner u were a great friend since we were at leggett god bless your family
Demetra(Me-Me) Johnson-McCall
November 4, 2012
Lytle Family, I'm very sorry for your loss. John will missed by all who knew him. God bless you all.
Carol Soros (Roo Express)
November 4, 2012
J L, The team wont be the same without you. Will miss your great smile, and always positive attitude.
BRUCE A. ATKINSON
November 4, 2012
GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
Kathy Atkinson
November 4, 2012
You will be missed Cuz. Kathy Atkinson and Thomia Wilson
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