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Clarence Lyons Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2009.

Clarence "Benny" Lyons MARION, Va. Clarence "Benny" Lyons, age 65, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, Va. Mr. Lyons was born in West Virginia to the late Ford and Mamie Edna Lyons, and was retired from the Brunswick Defense Corporation. Survivors include: one daughter, Robin Lyons Combs and husband Stacy, Atkins; two stepdaughters, Tammy Sexton Marion and Tina Freeman and husband David, Marion; two sisters, Mae Baker, South Carolina, and Agnes Neal, Florida; grandchildren, Steven Combs, Dalton Sexton and Nikki Freeman; wife and friend, Betty Lyons; also survived by several nieces and nephews and many friends. At the request of Mr. Lyons, all services will be private. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, is serving the Lyons family.

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RODNEY SEXTON

November 18, 2009

DEAR ROBIN AND FAMILY,
I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. MY DAD DIED 3 YEARS AGO ON NOVEMBER 15TH, 2006, AND I KNOW WHAT YOU ALL ARE GOING THROUGH. JUST REMEMBER THAT IT NEVER GETS EASY. I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS.
RODNEY SEXTON,
MARION, VIRGINIA

Donna Hall Tilson

November 17, 2009

Im so sorry about Ben. We have alot to remember about him. Mat God be with you all.

November 17, 2009

I remember lots of good times with Benny.
My Condolences to the family.
Jim Rosenbaum

Kenny & Susie Cooper

November 17, 2009

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

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