Richard “Dick” Lyles
Richard “Dick” Lyles, 88, passed away Friday, November 14th, 2025. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina to JC and Ruth Lyles on August 5, 1937.
Dick was a well-known businessman who dedicated his life to growing ATSCO to the business it is today, with the help of his sons. Major manufacturers reached out to him on numerous occasions for his knowledge and skills in product development.
He was a talented woodworker and enjoyed making wooden crosses to gift to family, friends, and his church. Dick also invested much of his time researching his ancestry and loved to tell people he is of “Proven Viking Descent.” His other hobbies included golf, watching college sports and spending time at the lake.
Dick was a proud Mason and was recently awarded his 60-year pin. He felt a strong sense of pride in his membership and what it represents.
Survivors include his son, Cayce Lyles and wife, Jennifer; four grandchildren, Chelsea Lyles and husband, Trever Poppke; Cody Lyles; Josie Lyles; and Jamie Lyles; one great-grandchild, Lyla Poppke, daughters-in-law, Nuria Lyles and Deborah Lyles and his beloved dog Essie.
He is preceded in death by his parents, JC and Ruth Lyles, his loving wife of 66 years, Marilyn Lyles and sons, Richard Lyles Jr and Mark Lyles.
A memorial gathering of Mr. Lyles family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 24, 2025, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.
Memorial Gathering
Broussard’s Mortuary Nederland
- 505, North 12th Street, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- November 24, 2025
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
I knew Dick as one of my vendors. We talked about his wife and family. He was a very sweet man and will be greatly missed. Prayers for all who knew him.
I was aquatinted with Mr. Kyle’s, when I went to Hoy Trinity Church. He was a very nice person, who was always willing to help. My condolences, he will be sadly missed
Dick was a generous man with a great sense of humor! He loved Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. I’m glad I got to know him this past year – and he gave me one of his crosses one Sunday! We will miss him at Holy Trinity!
Sending my prayers and sympathy to family of Dick and also the recent loss of your mother. I’m proud to say I have a cross that he gave to me at AVH on one of his visits. My heart goes out to each of you as you lay your loved one to rest.