Vernon Lyle

Mr. Vernon C. Lyle, know as "Buzz," age 81, of Lansing died Tuesday, October20, 2009 at his home.  Mr. Lyle was born on May 8, 1928 to Chester and Ethel Davis Lyalls. He was a faithful member of the Pond Mountain Primitive Baptist Church.  He worked for the furniture industry for 26 years employed by Buffalo Manufacturing and later, Weaver's Manufacturing.  He enjoyed farming, weather lore and working with small engines.  He was a loving husband to his wife, Elizabeth Ida Stevens Lyle for 53 years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Beulah Lyle. Mr. Lyle is survived by his wife, one daughter: Janie L. Shumate and husband, Gary of the Hayes community of Wilkes County: four brothers:  Elder Eddie Lyle and wife Vergie of West Jefferson, Bryan Lyle and his late wife, Diana, of Greensboro, Bob Lyles and wife Sadie of West Jefferson, Billy Jo Lyle and wife Susie of Jefferson. Two grandchildren, Davis Eric Baker and David Ryan Baker, six great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday, October 23, 2009 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Sam Whittington, Elder Randy Carter, and Elder Schultz Pratt.  The family will receive friends Thursday, Oct. 22nd from 6:00-9:00 PM at Badger Funeral Home.  The burial will follow in the Davis Family Cemetery in Lansing by Rev. J. B. Hamm..  Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to:  Pond Mt. Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Jessie Baldwin, 103 C Sexton Rd., West Jefferson, NC  28694.  Friends may call at the home any time. You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.