Robert Jordan Lytle died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in his adopted city of Jacksonville, Florida.
He was born on December 12, 1953 in Uvalde, Texas to the late William Edward Lytle and Dottie Jean Jordan.
Rob attended Spring Branch High School in Houston, Texas and after high school, Rob served four years in the Navy, using skills gained there in aerial survey with Western Geophysical of Houston.
He later moved to Florida to realize his childhood dream of becoming a professional pilot. At the end of his flying career he formed Lytle Floorworks, Inc., a construction firm which came to be recognized for beautiful craftsmanship and quality. At the time of his death, Rob was involved in the restoration of a 19th century schoolhouse, a project he loved. Rob loved the conservation and restoration of old buildings. His projects showed an uncommon artistic sensibility and sensitivity to history.
Rob was passionate about his family, his profession, music, good books, airplanes and animals. He was a joyful extrovert who enjoyed good company and telling good jokes. He loved passionately and lived large fully enjoying all life had to offer. He will be missed.
He leaves behind his sister and only surviving relative, Karen Melody Lytle of West Lake Hills, Texas and the love of his life, Susan Brown.
Services will be at 10:30 am on Saturday, December 15, 2018 in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard
In lieu of flowers please contribute to Nassau Humane Society or an animal charity of your choice.
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We were so sorry to hear about Robert’s passing. We hope that the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
Rob was alway a kind and gentle person. His smile lighten the room and alway have a great since of humor followed by a chuckle in his voice. My deepest sympathy to the loved one he left behind.
I am sorry to hear of Rob’s passing. He was a good man as well as a good pilot. My heart felt sympathy to those he left here.
Enjoyed flying with Rob at Henson Airlines many years ago really a all around nice person and will be missed by all that knew him
So shocked and saddened by Rob’s death. He was quite the character, always smiling, joking and fun to be around. Thinking of you Susan. Kathy and Buck Bland
Rob was full of life and was a tremendously talented man. He was a true wood artisan and musician, and was loved by so many Springfielders . As neighbors, we spent many nights eating oysters over backyard fires, listening to Rob play the guitar, laughing, and enjoying the company of great friends. Those memories will always be etched in my mind. My sincere condolences to Susan and both families. Rob will be greatly missed.
I can’t believe that the Lord needed him at such a vibrant age. I was on Rob’s flight crew in the Navy. Stationed in Hawaii. We rode motorcycles together when we weren’t chasing Russian submarines in the Pacific. I flew many times with Rob and Earl McKinley. God rest his beautiful soul.
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