Holly Springs Funeral Home

Dr Lyle Dumond Wescott Jr
Dr Lyle Dumond Wescott Jr, 84, of Holly Springs, passed away at Desoto Healthcare in Southaven on January 26, 2022. He was born on January 27, 1937, in Hackensack, New Jersey, to Lyle Wescott and Tula Williams Wescott. Dr Wescott received his undergraduate degree from Georgia Tech, and his advanced degrees from Penn State. He taught organic chemistry at both Christian Brothers University and Ole Miss. He was a United States Naval Reserve Veteran, and a member of the Doberman Rescue Association of Memphis. He also leaves behind his beloved pets, Atilla and Gracie. Dr Wescott was a member of the Mississippi River Rangers and the MSSA. He loved ballroom dancing Dr Wescott is survived by his sons, Doug Wescott (Melissa) of Covington, Tennessee, and Paul Wescott of Hollywood, Florida, and his longtime companion, Sherry Chasen. He also leaves a sister, Elaine Marshall of Sanford, Florida, two grandchildren, Christy Hamm and Ryan Wescott, and two great grandchildren, Katlyn and Lilly Hamm. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.

Please leave your condolences for the family below in the guest book by filling out the form below. Your message will be published after review.


Name: Message:

Name: Claude & Betty Bullock Date: 1/29/2022 8:30:03 PM Message: To: Lyle's family and dear friends, We offer our condolences. We will pray for the Lord to be with you and provide you with His comfort. Lyle has been a dear friend for over 70 years.

Name: Sandra Korpitz Date: 1/29/2022 10:53:29 PM Message: Lyle was one of the most fun-loving people to ever walk into Fred Astaire Dance Studio. Such a gentleman to everyone, and never dull conversation. He was a big part of our dance family & will be missed by many dance partners, including me! I know he’ll be doing some Waltz up in Heaven.

Name: Cathy Jones Date: 1/30/2022 3:29:08 AM Message: I've know Lyle through Dobermans. He has always lived life to the fullest and one of a kind. He will be missed.

Name: Alan Kellum Date: 1/31/2022 1:19:11 AM Message: Enjoyed serving with Lyle as a member in the Doberman Pincher Club of Memphis for many years. Will miss him.

Name: Carma Cleveland Date: 1/31/2022 7:37:45 PM Message: I was so very sorry to hear of Lyle's passing. He was a kind, intelligent, energetic person who was always ready to participate and help. He will be greatly missed. He made this world a better place.

Name: David W. Webb (a.k.a. Silver Shotwell) Date: 2/14/2022 1:30:27 AM Message: My deepest condolences and prayers are offered. Unlike his Cowboy Action Shooting alias of Ole Cyanide, Lyle was a sophisticated and good natured gentleman of the first order. As part of our shooting events, Lyle loved to wield his 10 gauge black powder shotgun (a seeming cannon that is even larger than the mighty 12 gauge) which often would be filled with imaginative loads of glitter, duck feathers, etc. In addition to the voluminous clouds of smoke originating from the raw black powder, he'd oft times chemically alter that component to create an unexpected cloud of color that would further entertain and delight the "inner child" of all the participants regardless of their age! He was held in high esteem and will be missed by our Cowboy community. Vaya con Dios compadre!

Name: William H. ("Bill") Starnes, Jr. Date: 2/14/2022 6:09:27 AM Message: My wife Sofi and I were very, very sorry to learn of Lyle's passing. He served as Best Man for our wedding in 1986, and I knew him as a fellow scientist and one of my closest friends for many years. We worked together for a number of summers at Bell Labs in New Jersey. Our warmest condolences to his family, other dear friends, and associates.

Name: David Corneille Date: 4/19/2022 6:36:40 PM Message: My condolences to all he touched. He was my teacher and professor and a man of unique character. He will be missed.

Name: Lee from the Deeeep South Date: 12/30/2022 3:49:51 AM Message: Vacation con Dios Ole cyanide