er leaving active duty in 1958, he served in the Army Reserve achieving the rank of Colonel. Lyle and Andrinne enjoyed retirement in their home overlooking the Blue Ridge Parkway where Lyle pursued his interests in military history, music, geography, and hiking the Appalachians. Always a man of quick wit, Lyle would entertain with a joke, bad pun or an impersonation. Lyle and Andrinne's later years brought them to Boerne, TX, and lastly to San Angelo, TX to be closer to family. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents and brother and sister-in-law, John and Marge Flower. He is survived by his loving family. Andrinne, his wife of 69 years; children: Michelle Vanderzant (Chris), Jeff Wharton, and Leslie Brubaker; grandchildren: Katie Drew (Noah), Will Vanderzant (Kate), Blake Cooper, and Kristen Vanderzant (Luca Morganti); and nieces, nephews and their families. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fisher House. donations@fisherhouse.org. A funeral service will take place at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 23 at the Raffini Chapel, 11 E. Ave. B, on the corner of S. Chadbourne and Ave. B, San Angelo, TX, 76903. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.harper-funeralhome.com/obituaries/Lyle-Harrison-Wharton?obId=4233432#/celebrationWall