Eric Glenn Lyles, known affectionately as "E", "Uncle E", "Paw Paw", and "Unk", passed away on April 14. 2024, in Southaven, Mississippi. He was born on January 13, 1954 in Memphis Tennessee. Eric, age 70, was a beloved family man, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many.

Eric was a true hippie, a lover, a fighter, and a man who believed in equality and the consideration of other people's feelings. He grew up in the era of peace, love, and rock and roll, even marching with Martin Luther King, Jr. Eric's vibrant personality and zest for life made him a force to be reckoned with.

In his personal life, Eric is survived by his daughter Cristal Ruiz, son Sonny Lyles, daughter-in-law Amy Dra'e Lyles, Anna, Natalie, and Madison Ruiz, along with his sisters Laura Hill, Joi Lyles-PAtterson, brother Larry Lyles, nieces, and nephews. he was preceded in death by his father Ralph Williams Lyles Sr, Mother Dorothy Helen Robertson, Wife Leslie Jean Chesney-Lyles, son Cory Lyles; nephewTimothy Rook jr, niece lea Murchison, Brother Ralph Lyles Jr, sister in law Kathy Lyles Jr, and other family members.

Eric pursued a career at Shoney's corporate as a computer operator and later excelled as a painter at Glover Painting, Lyles Painting (owner), and Bluff City Painting. He was a graduate of White Station High School and held an Associate Degree.

Eric's Hobbies included camping, fishing, traveling with family, holidays, and painting. His services will be held at Harmony Church Of Bartlett on Friday, April 19th, at 6740 Saint Elmo Road, Bartlett, TN 38134. Contributions in his memory can be made by providing food for after the service. Eric Glenn Lyles will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.