James Eddie Lyte Jr.

James Eddie Lyte, Jr. was born September 27, 1957 in Charleston, West Virginia to James E. Lyte Sr. and Carrie Belle Lyte.

James graduated from Linden McKinley High School. He later attended Columbus Technical Institute majoring in the field of Hospitality. James worked hard to become an Entrepreneur and started Elite Catering and Food Management.

James enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends. He had a passion for good food. Fishing was one of his ways to relax and kick back. Some of his favorite hobbies were listening to music, playing pool, cards, chess and gardening. James was a loyal fan of The Cleveland Browns. He was also a huge Cleveland Cavaliers fan. James embraced everyone and all were welcomed in his home.
James was a member of The Columbus Bibleway Church, Inc. He enjoyed helping church members and anyone in need, even when he was sick.

James was preceded in death by his Parents, Brothers: Lawrence Spiller, Jr., Linden Early, and Leroy Early. Granddaughter; Grace Harris.

He leaves to cherish in his memory, wife; Mary Lyte, Son; James E. Lyte III, Daughters; Drema (Lorenzo) Scott, Dr. Angel (Christopher) Harris, and Janet Lyte, Granddaughters: Diamond Towns, Alexis Wilson, Ruby Scott, and Angelina Harris. Grandsons; William Jackson and Joshua Harris. Brothers; Lonnie Spiller and Charles Lyte, Sister; Carrie Stallings, Special great niece; Carrie Ann Williams, Goddaughter; Cassandra Tarver, Lifelong Friends; Blaine Turner, Rodney Martin, and Steve Robinson, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Saturday, October 8, 2022 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd).