LYTTON, Richard Wade, 82 of Christiansburg and formerly of Walton, transcended this earth on Monday, June 14, 2004 to be with the Lord. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He remained a caring companion and a constant provider throughout his life. Richard had an extraordinary sense of humor which he maintained, along with his dignity though his last days.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harrison Lytton; mother, Gracie Evangeline Nunley Lytton; brothers- Lesley, Robert, and Frank Lytton; sister, Ruby Thompson.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Lucille S. Lytton; sons and daughter-in-law, Donnie & Kay Lytton of Christiansburg, Terry Lytton of Catawba; daughters and son-in-law, Wanda & Tim Sheppard and Debbie Lytton of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Jerry Graham, Wendy Phillips, Maegan Lytton, Rhonda Atkins, Angie Stephens, Cindy Phillips; great grandchildren, Chelsea Phillips, Cody Phillips, Ashley Phillips, Luke Stephens, Olivia Stephens, Brittney Graham, Calvin Graham, Breden Graham, Matthew Graham; sister-in-law, Orlene Lytton of Radford; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Melvin and Jessie Showalter; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Walton Pentecostal Church with Rev. Lee Sarver officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to Carilion Hospice Services New River Valley, 707 Randolph St., Suite 251; Radford, VA 24141.