Lyle Barth Montgomery, 77, of Amherst, went to be home with the Lord, Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at his home.

He was born January 30, 1931 in Buena Vista, a son of the late Carl and Ruth Montgomery.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Roger Montgomery, Thurman Montgomery and Kenneth Montgomery.

He was a veteran of the Korean War.

Mr. Montgomery worked at Reeves Brothers in Buena Vista for 35 yeaers.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He was a member of the Oronoco Church of the Brethren in Amherst, Virginia, and he loved the Lord with all his heart.

Suviving are his wife, Carolyn Floyd Montgomery; five children: Gary Montgomery and Sandra Montgomery; Teresa Heiser and husband, Greg; Sheryl Chittum and husband, Daryl; Elaine Walker and husband, James; four grandchildren; five siblings: Everett (Dickie) Montgomery and wife, Linda; Edward (Curly) Montgomery and wife, Elsie; Ronnie (Spoodle) Montgomer; Gaitha Fitzgerald and Glaida Kasmarzic.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2008 at the Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Arnold Bradley and Pastor Larry Clark officiating. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m Sunday, November 30, 2008 at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Virginia.