Lyle Edward Wilson, 85, of Canyon Lake, Texas, passed away at home on October 5, 2026. He was born November, 28, 1940 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Ray and Beatrice (Schaefer) Wilson. 

Lyle attended school in Gibraltar and Trenton, Michigan where he played many sports but excelled in and loved football. He received an appointment to and attended the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, where he again played football, and flight school in Valdosta, Georgia. His first tour of duty was in Japan where he also had missions into Vietnam. During his 23 year career in the Air Force, he had additional tours in Vietnam, Texas, Arizona and Hawaii. 

Following retirement in 1983 Lyle spent time in the banking and real estate fields before returning to flying first as air ambulance and then as a corporate pilot for Masco while living in Florida. He retired in 2005 and spent the majority of his time playing golf. Lyle returned to Texas in February 2025 and enjoyed his time living in the Hill Country close to family.

He is preceded in death by his parents in 2005 and 2013. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Susan, his daughter Janelle White (Randy), his son Tommy Wilson (Julie), stepdaughters Sheila Copeland and Sarah Little (Brian), grandchildren Abby (Josh) Kinsel-Swellander, Robert Kinsel, McKenna Kinsel, Elizabeth Wilson, Kim Wilson, Tiffany Wilson, Ian Copeland (Hailey), Em Copeland, Reagan Little, Hunter Little and great grandchildren Wesley Copeland, Colette Kinsel-Swellander and Prudence Wilson.

A celebration of Lyle’s life will be held December 11, 2026, beginning at noon at Windmill Farm Winery in Seguin, TX.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers, Wounded Warrior Project or the charity of your choice.

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