He was born October 23, 1925, in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Robert and Iva (Smith) Lyons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, Joan and four brothers, Olaf Lyons, Clarence Lyons, Tink Lyons and Bill Lyons.
Robert was an Iron Worker who joined Dupont Washington Works as a member of the Riggers and retired with 25 years of service. He was a United States Navy Veteran and served his country proudly during the World War II. He loved to visit various car lots and visiting Burger King for his afternoon coffee. He enjoyed the PBR Rodeo, horses, playing guitar and his country music especially Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. He also enjoyed reading about history and various maps.
Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Derek Lyons and his wife Patricia of Washington, WV, Greg Lyons and his wife Peach of Parkersburg; daughter Gypsy Wright and her husband David of Parkersburg; four grandchildren Darin Wright, Kevin Wright, Brett Lyons, Neil Lyons; three great grandchildren Breahna, Sierra, Robert; one great great grandchild Ryland; two step-grandchildren Randall and Mike Holbert; brother Eugene “Tene” Lyons; sister Donna McConnell and several nieces and nephews.
Service will be 1 p.m. Monday, February 12, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Pastors Mike Elder and Jim Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens with Military Rites provided by the American Legion Post #15, Parkersburg. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday, February 11, 2018 at the funeral home.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.sunsetparkersburg.com
Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, is honored to serve the Lyons family.
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