Willie Daniel Lyles, 57, born March 16, 1968 to Willie David Lyles and Clara Nell Holt in Columbus, Ohio.

Willie was tragically hit by a vehicle on Saturday, January 17, 2026.  The local newspaper, the Columbus Dispatch reported the following,  "A pedestrian crossing East Broad Street in the early morning hours on January 17 died after being hit by a car, Columbus police said."

Willie was a well-liked, caring, honest, hard-working man.  He began working at a young age in the family business known as Lyles Landscaping Services.  He loved his family and all people, always willing to help whenever and wherever he could.  He loved riding his bike everywhere.  He was employed by the Salvation Army.  He was a member of the Power of Prayer Church Ministries.  He is a graduate of West High School, where he was on the wrestling team.  

He was preceded in death by grandmother Virie Lyles; parents Willie David Lyles and Clara Nell Holt and twin brother Willie David Lyles, Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory daughters Kiera Coleman, Jennifer Richardson, Virginia Bailey and Kianna Jackson.  Sons Brent Barber and Charles Langford.

Grandchildren Myrakle, Kanijah, Xzavier, Jahmyr, William, Jaida, Xavion, Madeline, Rubi, Atea, Shyesha, Brandon, Brent Jr., BellaSky, Bishop, Bonnie, Jermain, Amberiana.

Sisters Vanessa Lyles Murphy, Kimberly Lyles Brooks, Kawonia Jackson and Celeste Hunt.  Brother Gregory Alan Lyles.

Best friend, brother from another mother and cousin Anthony Lyles.  As well as a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.