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Thomas Edward Lyons Jr.

Thomas Lyons Obituary

THOMAS EDWARD LYONS JR., 71, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2004 in Houston, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, October 26th, at St. John the Divine, 2450 River Oaks Blvd., with the Reverends Larry Hall and Doug Richnow officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. John the Divine, Star of Hope, Partners in Progress at the downtown Y.M.C.A, Vitas Hospice, or charity of your choice.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Oct. 26, 2004.

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Eileen Alexander

October 25, 2004

Dear Suzanne and Family,



May God bring you comfort during this time. I always smiled when Tom walked into my office to bring me information on the computer classes! He was such a kind man, and I miss him dearly.



-Eileen Alexander, Communications Director

St. John the Divine

Johnnie and Jon Whitfield

October 25, 2004

Johnnie and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family.

Janis Kleb Knighton

October 25, 2004

My sorrow & sadness are with each of you who new Tom. Tom was a great inspiration to my family, and especially my brother (David). We will all miss him greatly. We loved his happy spirit for life. He had such a big heart. The Lord will take his hand and guide him in peace. My prayers are with you all. My heart is so sadden, but I know God will take care of him from now on.

Frank & Midge Whitson

October 25, 2004

Much sympathy and prayers for Suzanne and Tom's family with love from the Whitsons.

Don Swaty

October 24, 2004

Joann and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Glenda Sue Hansen

October 24, 2004

Suzanne, may God comfort you and your family and give you courage to walk through this trial in your life. Our greatest blessing is to know that we will join Tom someday and what a glorious day that will be. May God bless you with a peace that passes all understanding.

Love, Glenda & Paul Hansen

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