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Thomas Lyons Obituary

THOMAS LYONS

LIMA — Thomas Lyons, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 31, 2014 at approximately 11:22 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on February 11, 1930 in Barnesville, Georgia to Arsben and Annie Mae Lester Lyons, Sr., both preceded him in death.

He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served for 2 years. He was introduced to singing while serving in the Air Force while stationed in Florida. He confessed his belief in Christ at an early age and was baptized by Rev. Leroy C. MGee and became a member of the Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church where he sang in the Acapella Chorus and the Community Gospel Chorus. He also sang in numerous quartets in the Lima Area, including the Lima Jubilee Singers. He traveled quite extensively while performing with the group, that is when he met Sam Cooke. The same year he finished his tour with the United States Air Force he worked at the Lima Tank Plant and worked there for 10 years. (1948-1958). He then started working at Ford Motor Company in 1959 and worked there for 47 years before retiring. He was an avid Ohio State fan and looked forward to watching them play. He also belonged to the Samuel W. Clark Masonic Lodge.

He was married to Dorothy Raye Johnson who passed away in May 1984, and to this union was born two daughters. On July 28, 1985 he was united in marriage to Martha L. Springer, who survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Cynthia Renee (Greg) Jones of Lima, and Bridgette Renee (Terrance) Mathis of Cleveland, Ohio. 5 grandsons; Jeremy Guice, Shawn Guice, Brett Guice, Ryan Guice and Trey Mathis, 3 granddaughters, Jada Meeks who was always by his side. Terece Mathis and Terran Mathis. 3 great grandchildren. One brother, Ellis (Catherine) Lyons of Dayton, Ohio and 2 sisters, Josephine Jennings of Columbus and Betty Jean (William) Steward of Lima. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Wesley Lyons, Arsben Lyons, Jr and Roscoe Lyons. 6 sisters, Marietta Fletcher, Clora O'Neal, Dorothy Howell, Lillian Hogue, Margaret Whitfield and Rosemary Spears.

Home Going Services will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Earnest Stephens, Jr. officiating.

Visitation/Wake services will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Jones-Clark Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. where the family will be present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery.

Military Rites by V.F.W. Post #1275.

Arrangements Entrusted to: Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc.

Condolences can be made at: www.jonesclarkfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Lima News from Feb. 2 to Feb. 3, 2014.
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I remember him and Martha he was quite sweet with a nice smile GOD Bless and keep you in his Loving arms our friend ..

willie & Linda yarbrough

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January 28, 2019

Thinking of you, may God keep you in his everlasting peace.

Dana (Jones) Waller

Dana Waller

February 4, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Theresa Wright

February 4, 2014

May the God of comfort bless the Lyons family.

February 4, 2014

May you rest peacefully UNCLE TOMMY. Love you.

Josette Springer

February 3, 2014

we live in Martha Moms house we met Tommy in the late 80s became friends He had a good spirit.and No matter how long we did not see one another when we saw each other at Wal mart or any place he would stop and talk with us as if we still lived next to one another he would will be missed. Martha stay strong and our prayers go out to you and the family. Willie and Linda Yarbrough and family

February 3, 2014

As a child and young adult, I lived next door to Mr. Lyons and will always remember he had a kind spirit and always smiled. I'm sure he's smiling in heaven! To the family, may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Charlene Echols

February 3, 2014

Praying that you all have a lighter heart and a smile full of memories of cousin Thomas. Love Sissy

Cheryl Ward

February 3, 2014

May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. Jerry&Patricia Guice

February 3, 2014

Wishing you all a lighter heart and a smile to chase the saddness away. Sissy

Cheryl Ward

February 3, 2014

Uncle Thomas,
You shall forever be in my heart. You were a special uncle who I love and will miss greatly. You were always so funny and made me laugh all the time. Your beautiful smile will always be a reminder that through anything you can always keep smiling. Aunt Martha, Cynthia and Bridgette you are in my prayers because the loss of a father is one that is so hard to endure.
Love you,
Niece and Cousin Jackie

February 3, 2014

February 3, 2014

Sending Prayers out to the family.

Linda Irons

February 2, 2014

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