James Lyman Obituary
A devoted husband and father, he is survived by Dee, his wife of 57 years; son, James Michael (Kim), a children's pastor for 25 years and Founder of Kid's Church Stuff; daughter, Cindi Boston (Darwin), CEO of Pregnancy Care Center; five grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Jim was born Oct. 24, 1933, to a loving birth-mother who placed him into the caring arms of adoptive parents, William and Tillie Lyman. He lived his life serving Jesus Christ and others. He died peacefully listening to one of his favorite hymns, Amazing Grace.
Jim was a State Farm Insurance agent for 36 years. He spent his life giving to others through church, business, Optimist International, Riverside School (for special needs) and the National Federation of Independent Businessmen. He was instrumental in helping construct the children's steam engine at Carillon Park in Dayton. He found great joy in sponsoring children's missions projects.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with burial to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation is Sunday from 4-5 p.m., in the funeral home.
Memorial gifts, celebrating the gift of every life, may be sent to Pregnancy Care Center, 1342 E. Primrose Ste C, Springfield, MO 65804.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Don & Virginia Matthews
January 26, 2013
Jim introduced us to the Assemblies of God in the late 1970's. Our subsequent church affiliation drew us near to Jim & Dee and their warm welcoming fellowship for several years thereafter. Also got acquainted with their talented son Jimmy and daughter Cindy (& Darwin Boston). It was all good! Praise the LORD! Don & Virginia Matthews
Jack & Marilyn Reeder
January 21, 2013
Jim was our insurance agent for many years. Our children were friends when we lived in Troy. Jim is with his Heavenly Father.
January 21, 2013
Dee,
You and your family will be in my prayers.
Clara (Orth) Ochs
January 20, 2013
Joe Balmer Jim got me involved with the AF Museum volunteer program and with Dee's help. I'm still doing it 16 yrs later.
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