Anthony R. Lyles, 58, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Anthony was born in Spartanburg, SC. He was the biological son of the late James Kammonn Moss, Jr. and Kathrean B. Lyles. He was raised by his mother and step father, Ben Lyles. Anthony graduated from Dorman High School in 1982 and began his college career at Denmark Technical College. He graduated with an Applied Science in Barbering degree in 1984. He furthered his education by completing cosmetology stylist classes at the Minosa Beauty School in Atlanta, Georgia.

Anthony was currently employed as an Operations Manager at Adidas in Spartanburg, SC. Prior to this phase in life, he was the owner of VIP Salon and a Master Stylist for over 30 years. He was always the life of the party, loved all kinds of people and made a friend wherever he visited. Anthony was strong-willed, and stubborn at times, but he also had an enormous heart and wonderful sense of humor. Anthony was deemed clever and full to the brim with knowledge gained through life experiences, with the strength from his Christian faith. Anthony loved the ocean, traveling, and cooking; but most of all he was a die-hard football fan of the Dallas Cowboys.

Survivors include his children, Ryan Porter, Ayanna (Nicholas) McClinton, Patrick Shands, Aaron (Erika Sanchez) Lyles, J'Aden Isaiah Sanders, and D'Andre Travelle Wallington; five grandchildren, Nicholas McClinton II, Mariah McClinton, Chancellor McClinton, Amir Wallington, and Makoran Wallington; siblings, Kimberly Lyles, Kelly Lyles, Sonya (Robert) Moore, Heather (Sam) Dover-Tyler, Kelvin (Charlita) Moss, Kammonn Moss, and Ronnie Dean Washington (Deceased); and nephew, Tyler Lyles.

Anthony will be remembered for his tell it like it is personality. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.