William Martin Lytle

William Martin Lytle, 87, of Fairview, passed away at the Elizabeth House on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Charles A. and Irene Nesbitt Lytle. Martin was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Frieda Merrell Lytle; two brothers, Charles Alvin Lytle, Jr. and Arthur Lytle; one granddaughter, Krista Tandy and one great-granddaughter, Ellis Kate Lytle.

Martin was a proud veteran of the US Army and operated his own sheet metal business. He was well known and respected throughout the Fairview community, having coached Little League baseball and youth basketball, serving as an Elder at Nesbitt’s Chapel Church, and working with the Garren Creek Volunteer Fire Department, including time served as the President of their Board. He loved watching baseball and Westerns, mowing the grass and studying the Bible. Martin was an ideal patriarch and loved spending time with his family.

Martin is survived by his two children, Lisa Tandy and Brian Lytle (his wife Monica); two grandchildren, Brett Lytle and Corey Lytle (his wife Brooke); one great-grandson, Drake William Lytle; one sister, Evelyn Moore; one brother, Larry Lytle (his wife Martha) and several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday, April 14 at Nesbitt’s Chapel Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. His family will greet friends at the church on Monday afternoon from 2:30 PM until 4:00 PM.

Flowers are appreciated, but donations may also be made to the Nesbitt’s Chapel Church Cemetery Fund.

Groce Funeral Home’s Lake Julian team is assisting the family.