Rufus Talmage Lyons 82 of Orange City, Florida, formerly of Ormond Beach passed away Saturday April 9, 2011. Rufus was a retired sheet metal builder and installer who honorably served in the U. S. Navy. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 61 years Mae; his children; Liz Patti, Judy Burns and her husband James; Michael and his wife Barbara and Timothy; his brother Edward and his wife Lee; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren .Friends may call Thursday 6-8 p.m. at Alliance Church 55 North Nova Rd. Ormond Beach . Funeral services will be held Friday 1:00 P.M. at Alliance Church. Burial with military honors will follow in Volusia Memorial Park. The family request donations be made in his memory to Florida Hospice Care Oceanside 264 S. Atlantic Avenue, Ormond Beach 32176. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.volusiamemorialfunerals.com