Dennis Ford Lytle, affectionately known as "Sweat Bee," departed this life Sunday, January 19, 2026. Dennis was born on February 22, 1956, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to Edward and Virginia P. Lytle.

Dennis always had a smile on his face; he had a big heart and a fun-loving personality, and would do anything you asked of him! Dennis would always greet the ladies with his signature "Hey Baby." He loved being around his family, and really loved cooking for them too. Dennis was good at basketball, ping-pong, and billiards, and was a very talented drawer and woodworker.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Virginia P. Lytle; his brother, David Demetrius Lytle; and step-brother, Stanley Clarke Lytle.

To cherish his memory, Dennis leaves behind his children, Jonathan Lytle, José (Hailey) Lytle, and Benjamin Sproles; siblings, Ronald (Lisa) Lytle, Rodney (Sharon) Lytle, Gerri (Michael) Leeper, and Kevin (Clara) Lytle; 10 grandchildren; special friend, Tracey Siglin; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.