Obituary
James Allen Lyle, 45, volunteerism advocate
Akron native was behind Get In The Game, agency that encourages volunteers

Published on Saturday, Dec 01, 2007




Beacon Journal staff report


James Allen Lyle gave of himself — and encouraged others to do the same — to leave this a better world.

Mr. Lyle, 45, died Tuesday in Lincoln, Neb. He succumbed to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

Mr. Lyle, an advocate for volunteerism, was an Akron native and Barberton High School and Bowling Green State University graduate.

ALS, which seems to strike at random, claims a person's ability to walk, talk, swallow and breathe.

Mr. Lyle was the architect of Get In The Game, which is a nonprofit organization that encourages volunteerism.

He was the recipient of a plethora of awards: Chairman's Award for service to broadcasting from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association; Heroes Award in recognition of Outstanding Performance from Clear Channel Radio; and a first degree black belt in Tai Shin Karate.

In addition to his wife, Karin, daughter Delani and other family members, Mr. Lyle loved all things Cleveland, especially its professional sports teams.

A paid obituary in the Lincoln Journal Star announced his death.

''Celebration of Life Saturday (12/1/07) at 3 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills, Hickman . . . with reception to follow . . . Jim requested casual dress, would like you to wear purple (T-shirts & jeans), absolutely no black,'' it read.




Beacon Journal staff report


James Allen Lyle gave of himself — and encouraged others to do the same — to leave this a better world.

Mr. Lyle, 45, died Tuesday in Lincoln, Neb. He succumbed to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

Mr. Lyle, an advocate for volunteerism, was an Akron native and Barberton High School and Bowling Green State University graduate.

ALS, which seems to strike at random, claims a person's ability to walk, talk, swallow and breathe.

Mr. Lyle was the architect of Get In The Game, which is a nonprofit organization that encourages volunteerism.

He was the recipient of a plethora of awards: Chairman's Award for service to broadcasting from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association; Heroes Award in recognition of Outstanding Performance from Clear Channel Radio; and a first degree black belt in Tai Shin Karate.

In addition to his wife, Karin, daughter Delani and other family members, Mr. Lyle loved all things Cleveland, especially its professional sports teams.

A paid obituary in the Lincoln Journal Star announced his death.

''Celebration of Life Saturday (12/1/07) at 3 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills, Hickman . . . with reception to follow . . . Jim requested casual dress, would like you to wear purple (T-shirts & jeans), absolutely no black,'' it read.