Birth date: Nov 9, 1938 Death date: Jun 21, 2025
On June 21, 2025, after months of physical ailments, Lyle Roger Smith Sr. went home to Zion, joining his wife and ancestors. He passed in the comfort of the only home he ever knew: 424 Chester Avenue. “Big Lyle” and “Pop-Pop” as h Read Obituary
Many fond memories of 'Big Lyle', when visiting Easport and 422 Chester Ave with my 'kinfolk' the Smith's next door. As a child, and as I got older, I was in awe of everthing at 424; the fish, the dogs, the band, the food, football in the back yard and most of all the Love! Big Lyle made sure family and friends felt at home. Great Man and God's got him now, so he's in the best hands! Keeping the family in prayer.
John Carroll III
Cousin 'John-John'
My most memorable moment of pop pop is when I was driving my school bus towards east port bridge and I saw a crossing guard stopping traffic and it was pop pop it was hilarious so I activated my lights to have traffic stop so pop pop will be safe we both laughed I opened my door and said pop pop please be careful and safe he will never for be gotten
Pop Pop I’ve watched you over the years and since a kid you taught me to always take care of your family, how to be a man, and to always save for a rainy day lol. Pops this is very hard for me, but to see your strength even to your last breath I know the Lord and my family will give me the strength to continue. Love you and will truly miss you Pops❤️.
Pop Pop as I watched you over the years you taught me as a young kid to always take care of your family, how to be a man, and always save for a rainy day lol. This is very hard for me, but with the Lord and my family I will get through it. Love you Pops❤️
My supervisor in the school system much respect to you Mr.Smith it was a honor and a pleasure to know you . God bless you and thank for the service you provided for the children. I shall never forget your humor. And your boastful voice.
To know Big Lyle was to love him. He always had a kind smile on his face and the respect that we as children needed growing up. Not to mention the big dogs and the big fish tank :-)
I send my condolences to the entire family as you go through this loss.
Todd my sincere condolences to you. May Gods strength give you ALL of the strength and wisdom that you will need during this time.
A forever friend/family
Lanita (Lee-Lee) Hill
R.I.P.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Lyle Smith Sr. Rest peacefully Mr. Smith.
Our sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the Smith Family! Mr. Lyle and Ms.Lil played an integral part in my sons lives as children, spending weekends with L3, at their house. Thank you for everything you did!! Much love to you all!!!
