Charlie M. Lyons

The Christian Benevolent Funeral Home, Inc., announces with the deepest sympathy the transition of Mr. Charlie M. Lyons.

Charlie Lyons, born April 8, 1938, in Shubuta, Mississippi, unexpectedly departed this life on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his home in Mobile, Alabama. For the last years of his life, Mr. Lyons was a longtime resident of Mobile. Mr. Lyons is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Hazel P. Lyons and, most recently, his brother, John P. Lyons. During his lifetime, Mr. Lyons proudly served 21 years, 8 months and 2 days of decorated service in the U.S. Air Force. During that period, Mr. Lyons traveled widely and his tours included time in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Thailand, as well as a tour in Vietnam. He also traveled extensively to the Netherlands, Turkey, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Scotland and Canada. After his retirement from the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Lyons continued working on behalf of the United States in various capacities with the U.S. Civil Service. During this time, he passionately continued his travels, which included living/working in Puerto Rico, Algeria, Iran and Ascension Island in the South Pacific. He was a devoted and devout member of St. Joseph Church in Mobile, Alabama. As an avid bowler, he competed in many competitions annually.
Mr. Lyons leaves many to cherish his memory, including two daughters, Michele Acklen (William Acklen) and Lisa Lyons Ward (Joseph Ward); one son, Charles Osman Lyons (Antoinette "Peaches" Lyons); grandchildren, William Henry Acklen, III (Soleil Konkel), Justin Ross Acklen, Damian Bolden (Tinaceri Bolden), Carson Ward, Courtlandt Ward, Kierra Lyons, Camron Lyons and Dillon Lyons; great-grandchildren, Ivan Acklen, Gabriella Bolden and Sharon Bolden, and a host of other dear relatives and cherished friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1703 Dublin Street, Mobile, AL. 36605.