James Walter Lyons
August 17, 1924 - August 29, 2011
James Walter Lyons, age 87 of Obion was born Sunday, August 17, 1924, the son of the late Walter and Edith Madden Lyons. He was a US Navy Veteran, a Baptist and a self-employed painter. He is survived by his wife Louise Tharpe Lyons of Obion; four daughters, Gail McConnell of Union City, Joyce Hopper of Dresden, Becky Sanders of Hobbs, New Mexico and Anita Larsen of Durango, Colorado, a sister Bernice Coleman of the Mt. Pelia Community, 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Floyd Lyons, K. D. Lyons and Willie B. Lyons. Rev. Eddie Mallonee will officiate at the 11 AM graveside service on Tuesday, August 30 at Rosehill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason McConnell, Evan Blackburn, Kris Hopper, Jimmy Watson, Taylor Barnett, and Josh Sanders.
James Walter Lyons, age 87 of Obion was born Sunday, August 17, 1924, the son of the late Walter and Edith Madden Lyons. He was a US Navy Veteran, a Baptist and a self-employed painter. He is survived by his wife Louise Tharpe Lyons of Obion;... View Obituary & Service Information