James Dalton "J.D." Lyons Sr.

James Dalton "J.D." Lyons Sr., of Holden, Louisiana, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, February 21, 2020, at the age of 84. He was born on November 2, 1935, in Sulphur, Louisiana, the son of the late William Lyons and the late Edith Geneva Landry Lyons. J.D. was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and a U. S. Merchant Marine. He retired as a welder, and was a member of Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 106 and 198. He is loved by his family and will be missed. J.D. is survived by his children, Debbie Lyons Meche, Linda Vincent (Robert), Syndee Brown (Raymond), Mitchell Williams, James Dalton Lyons, II (Sandra); grandchildren, Asaph Meche (Alana), Alicia Meche Cassia, Kristy Routt, Nikki Jardneaux (Corey), Stephanie Vincent, Joshua Vincent, Jennifer Mitchell (Paul), Jake Kiefer (Ashley), Katherine Brown, Kelly Comeaux, Ashley Batton, Eric Broussard, and Misty Broussard; numerous great and great-great-grandchildren; and nephews, Monk, Randy, Tim, and Pat Paschall. In addition to his parents, J.D. was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Atkinson Lyons; infant daughter, Cynthia Lyons; and sister, Bonnie Lyons Paschall. A Memorial Service will be held at Black Lake Club Bait & Tackle, 25855 Black Lake Club Rd, Maurepas, Louisiana 70449, on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at 2:00 pm. This is one of his favorite places to meet friends, fish and enjoy nature. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.