Deacon Robert L. Kyles was born 11 September 1929 to the late Gus and Arrena (Willis) Kyles in Carrollton, Georgia.  He committed his life to Christ at an early age and united with the Shiloh Baptist Church in Carrollton, Georgia.  His mother gave him the nickname, "Robie" as a child.

Deacon Kyles was a Sergeant in the United States Army and fought in World War II and the Korean War between 1946-1958.

Deacon Kyles met his soulmate and life partner, Lurline Kyles; five children were born into this union:  Jimmy Lee Hicks, Carrie Smith, Charles Scott, Ruthie Mae Brock and Howard Scott.  The family moved to Cleveland, Ohio and Lurline and Deacon Kyles were united in holy matrimony on March 13, 1963.  The following year, the two joined True Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. W. T. Austin.  He served on the Deacon Board, at True Missionary Baptist Church, for thirty years;  he also served the Inter-church Council for eight years; and, he served his communicaties:  Glenville and Bratenahl.

He leaves to cherish his memories,: twelve grandchildren: Eric Barkley of Wilmington, Delaware, Veronica Brock, Necole Brock, Kimberly Campbell, Elaine Cheatwood, Lysa Cooper, Sherrile Hicks, Annette Hicks of Birmingham, Alabama, Jimmy Owens, Reginald Scott of Atlanta, Georgia, Garren Scott, Charles Scott, and Monique Scott;  one brother, John Willie Kyles; four sisters-in-law: Ruby Cole, Doris Smith, Irene Kyles, and Dora Kyles; great-grandchildren; great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, God children; and many relatives and friends.