The Danville City Manager's officer has announced that City Manager Lyle Lacy passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010.  Mr. Lacy had been on extended medical leave through March 31 and had planned to resign if he was unable to resume his duties as City Manager at that time.

Mr. Lacyjoined the city in 1999 as Deputy City Manager, and was named Interim City Manager when Jerry Gwaltney retired in June 2008.  In February 2009 he was named City Manager.

Funeral arrangements have not been announced at this time.

SoVaLife's condolences go out to Mr. Lacy's family, and to the City of Danville.