Mr. Howard Lyles, Jr Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Funeral services for Mr. Howard Lyles, Jr, age 64, of Dubach, LA will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Officiating the service will be Rev. Dale Oden. Interment will follow at Unionville Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Mr. Lyles was born October 18, 1948 in Ruston, LA and passed away September 13, 2012 in Dubach, LA following a brief Illness. Mr. Lyles was a dispatcher for Bear Creek Industries, he enjoyed the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandson, Dylan. Howard and Dylan were best buddies and had many adventures exploring the woods around our home. He is survived by his wife of 33 years: Sue F. Lyles of Dubach; daughter: Crystal Blade and husband Joe of Simsboro; grandson: Dylan Blade also of Simsboro; mother: Opal Lyles of Ruston; sisters: Janice Beasley Irby of Ruston and Joyce Ann Johnston of Farmerville: and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family, and friends. Pallbearers will be his nephews and friends. The family would like to thank all that stood by them during this time, a special thank you to Opal, Janice, Joyce Ann, Judy, Crystal, Joe and Dylan Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com