John Lyons Obituary
July 9, 1935 — Jan. 9, 2010
ANDERSON — John Robert "Bob" Lyons, 74, of Anderson, died Jan. 9, 2010, at The Heart Center of Indiana in Indianapolis, due to complications from surgery.
He was born July 9, 1935, in St. Louis, Mo. He lived in Indianapolis, Speedway, Converse and Alexandria before moving to Anderson in 1943.
Bob was a graduate of Anderson High School.
He served his country in the National Guard.
Bob was employed as Header Operator at Delco Remy Division of General Motors; retiring from Plant 17 in August of 1987.
He enjoyed gardening, NASCAR and stamp collecting. He was the "handy man" in his neighborhood, often lending tools and a helping hand. He was a loving father and grandfather and friend to a lot of people.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Mary "Bonnie" (George) Lyons; children, Cindy (Steve) Wilhoite, Shelly (Mike) Breece and Rob (Michelle) Lyons; grandchildren, Tricia (Brad) Douglas, Lindsey Haston, Aaron Hall, Niki Lyons and Mitchell Breece; great-grandchildren, Sydney Douglas, Bradyn Douglas and Jillian Kimmel; his brother, Richard Lyons; an aunt, Betty Morgan; and several nieces and nephews.Bob was preceded in death by his father, Charles Winfred Lyons; his mother, Evelette Carolle (Pearson) Lyons Himes; stepfather, William J. Himes; granddaughter, Jessica Lee Lyons; and siblings, Charles William Lyons and Betty Carolle (Lyons) Himes.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the Wednesday service at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes and Crematory, South Chapel, 200 W. 53rd St., Anderson.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the South Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Gerald Burnett. Burial will take place at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery, where military graveside rites will be conducted by VFW 266.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank or to the Christian Center in Anderson.
Post online condolences at www.loosefuneralhomes.com or www.theheraldbulletin.com.
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Juett Stucker
January 14, 2010
Bon Bon I am here for you and am very heart broken that Bob has left us. I do know that God needs a lot of Angels and it is a fact that Bob has always been and an Angel and he will be with us as long as we let him.
Memories are forever and we should never forget All the Great Memories that Bob has given all of us. May God Bless. Your KYCUZIN JD Stucker, Sr. and Rebecca
Sherri Burch-Finley
January 12, 2010
My heart aches. Just about every time I walked out my back door as a child, Bob was right there doing something. When I was young, he sure loved that back yard. Had some yummy tomatoes he would always share with us......Really, he was one of the cool dads. So sorry for the loss to the family and everyone who loved him. He will dearly be missed.
Sharon Burch and Family
January 12, 2010
Bonnie and Family -
We just heard about your loss. So very sorry. We're thinking of you and we'll hold you in our prayers.
Mike & Diane Hite
January 12, 2010
The Lyons family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss.
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Jessica Simmons
January 12, 2010
Rob and family. I'm sorry about your loss. Your are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm not able to come to the viewing because of a swim meet. But you are in my thoughts.
Jessica Simmons.
Kim Bell
January 12, 2010
Michelle,
I am so sorry to hear of your father-in-laws passing. I hope you and your family are all doing ok in this difficult time. Please know I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayer. Kim Bell
January 12, 2010
Rob & Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Just remember how much he loved all of you and how much you all loved him. It will help you get thru this difficult time.
Phil & Patty
Brenda Baker
January 12, 2010
Mike & Shelly,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry for your loss.
Brenda
Jessica Zambon
January 12, 2010
Rob & entire family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Lots of Love & Prayers from Ohio Dennis & Debbie Richey and Trent & Jessica Zambon
Carol Whitaker
January 11, 2010
Bonnie & Family:
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Bob. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We will be unable to attend the services as Richard suffered a stroke on 12-1-09 and is presently still in St. Johns Bennett Rehab. But rest assured we are thinking of you and wish we could be there to share your grief. We will always remember your family as very special and the good times we had in stamp club.
Richard & Carol Whitaker
January 11, 2010
R.I.P Bob,You will be sadly missed. My heart hurts,you were such a great customer.
Love, Moe
David Schlabach Jr.
January 11, 2010
I really loved Bob..I'll miss him
David Schlabach Jr
January 11, 2010
I have many fond memories of Bob ..he will be missed by all
Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery & Burial Vault Co.
January 11, 2010
We offer our deepest condolences during this difficult time. May your family be comforted with many special memories.
January 11, 2010
Bonnie, Cindy, Shelly & Rob:
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Bob. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Judy (Morrison) Hunter & Family
Shelly Breece
January 11, 2010
Dad,
Even though you were "the meanest old man on the block" ,and "only got on me for doing something wrong because you loved me" and "wouldn't say anything if you didn't care". You were and always will be, THE BEST DAD EVER. I miss you and will always love you with all my heart.
Sis
Kathy& John Stoops
January 11, 2010
Rob and Nikki, you have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad and grandpa. It is so hard to lose a loved one but we have to know they are in a far better place now. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
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