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Alphonza Lyons Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Mr. Alphonza Lyons Sr. was born September 18, 1931, to the late George and Ada Lyons and went home to eternal rest on Jan. 9, 2003, after a long illness. He retired from the United States Army in 1970 after 20 years of dedicated service, and retired again in 1993 from Eastern State Hospital. Mr. Lyons joined the Bethlehem A.M.E. in Williamston, N.C., at an early age and later joined the United Pentecostal Church, 404 Sharon Drive in Newport News where he served faithfully until his demise; he was also a member of the DAV-Chapter 2 of Newport News. Al leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 50 years, Bernice L. Lyons; a daughter, Evangeline Bailey of Cape Charles, Va.; a son, Alphonza Lyons Jr.; stepson, Robert Getchell of the home; a sister, Gladys Davenport of Williamston, N.C.; two sisters-in-law, Marie Wiggins and Glenny Lyons; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Friends may visit from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at Carter Funeral Home-Denbigh. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at United Pentecostal Church, Newport News. Burial will follow with full military honors at Hampton Memorial Gardens. A guest book is available at www.legacy.com. Arrangements entrusted to Carter Funeral Home-Denbigh.

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Published by Daily Press from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2003.

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Gary & Sue Buckley & family

January 13, 2003

God bless you my friend, you will be missed...but remember, I always said God will get you up out of that chair and dance again...a He has. Smile down at us Al, and we will all see you soon.

Al was always such a character! He still knew how to smile, and kid around with the best of them. And to his wife, she is quite a lady!

phyllis jamerson

January 13, 2003

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE LYONS FAMILY. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.

Edna & Norman Sawyer

January 11, 2003

God Bless You my brother, rest in peace

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January 11, 2003

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Judy Nettles

January 10, 2003

Praise the Lord Sis. Lyons, you have our deepest sympathy at your time of lost,we Love you and will be Praying for you and your Family in Jesus Name Nettles Family

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