Timothy Robert Lytle
February 18, 1956 ~ October 27, 2023
Timothy Robert Lytle, 67, of Abilene, passed away October 27, 2023, at his home following a 17-year valiant fight with cancer. Tim was born February 18, 1956, in Irvine, California, to Robert and Charlotte Lytle. His stepdad, Darrell Fletcher, came into his life when he was a young boy and raised him like his own, he and his wife, Mona of Groves, Texas, survive. On October 21, 1978, Tim married Debbie Davis, and to this union, 3 children were born.
Prior to the cancer diagnosis, Tim worked for Great Plains-Land Pride Manufacturing as a Computer Assisted Design manufacturing supervisor for more than 20 years. Tim always kept a positive outlook even during his bad days fighting cancer and cherished his family.
To know Tim was to love him, and nobody loved him more than his six grandkids and nieces and nephews. His grandkids, Ali, Mady, Dawsyn, Daxtyn, Penelope, and Decker brought so much joy to his life.
Dad and Papa were his greatest titles, and he wore them with pride. Some of his best times were spent camping and hunting with the boys. He was always seen at sporting events for his kids either as a coach or a spectator, never missing a chance to watch those he loved.
Whether it be wrestling, softball, football, baseball, or dancing, he never missed the chance to see his kids, nieces and nephews, and grandkids do what they loved. Tim didn’t know a stranger and always had a kind word or a hug for anyone he encountered. He made you feel special no matter who you were. Tim loved fiercely and with his whole heart.
Tim and Debbie just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary, and he would always take the chance to tell you how much he loved her. Tim was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Gaylene Beach. Tim is survived by his wife, Debbie, of the home. His son Seth and wife Erin of Loveland, CO, his daughters Kimberly Krauter and husband Brent of Hiawatha, KS and Miranda Ward and Husband Cory of Abilene. Tim is also survived by his brothers, Monty Lytle (Jan) of Salina, KS, Guy Lytle (Vicky) of Sacramento, CA, Charles Fletcher (Sheng-Yen) of Port Neches, TX, Jerry Davis, Abilene, Dennis Davis, Salina and sisters Shayla Mohr (Dean) and Denise McCullough of Abilene. He leaves behind his 6 grandkids, his Bud Colby, his niece Jaycie and many more nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held Monday, October 30, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye Abilene, KS. Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, October 31, at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Lindsey Brummer officiating.
The family suggests memorials be made to the UBA5 Foundation in his name in honor of his granddaughter and may be left at the Danner Funeral home 501 N. Buckeye Abilene, KS 67410