Lyle Edward Reisman, age 87, went to be with the Lord May 21, 2016 following a brief illness.  He was born, September 13, 1929 in Wellsville, NY to Harry and Violet Reisman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brother (Corky & Bobby), one sister (June), and his wife Josephine Reisman.  He is survived by 5 children (Cindy Johnson and husband Danny of Hope Mills, NC, Todd Reisman and wife Cindy of Lumberton, NC, Lonn Reisman and wife Misti of Stephenville, TX, Rusty Lundy and wife Mardi of Baltimore, MD, and Judy Doty and husband Kenny of Olean, NY); 16 grandchildren (Christopher, Jordan, Daniel, Bobby, Olivia, Lonna, Zachary, Tracy, Terry, Ricky, Amy, Tonya, Tara, Blaine, Blake, and Davin); and 19 great-grandchildren – all loved him and will miss him greatly.  He is also survived by one brother, Roger Reisman, and 4 sisters, Ruthie, Sally, Brenda, and Susan, all from the state of NY.

Mr. Reisman was a decorated Korean War veteran, earning 3 combat stars on the battlefields.  He was employed by Acme Electric in NY and Lumberton for many years and had been enjoying retirement for the last 30 years.  He loved his church and served as treasurer and was a charter member of Forest Acres Baptist.  He enjoyed the outdoors, walking, eating good food, and spending time with his family and friends.

The visitation will be at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. on Tuesday, May 24, from 6:00-8:00 PM.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Forest Acres Baptist Church with graveside following at Gardens of Faith Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Forest Acres Baptist Church, 604 Barker Ten Mile Road, Lumberton, NC 28358 or the Alzheimer's Association, 1305 Navaho Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27609.