Lloyd "Jerry" Lyons

I miss you, Jerry. I love you so much and I think about you all the time. Rams fan for life.

Jerry I missed you today at Easter, the family gathers and you are with us. Your smile reminds us of the love that we are blessed with. I hope that you & Uncle Dale felt the love & joy today that we all sent from our hearts! Happy Easter Jerry!

Jerry,
I'll lift my birthday toast without you tomorrow, but you are still in my heart to bring me memories to hold dear.
Love you,
Jody

merry x mass j l u are truly missed

A good neighbor who was always pleasant and willing to help. God bless you, Jerry you will be missed.

Jerry was a wonderful man who spent his life making others happy - yes, he could make anyone smile at any time regardless of the situation. I so wish I could have been here to support you, Sherri and family during this tragic time. Now that I am back in the country, please call me anytime. I am here for you.

Jerry was one of the nicest guys I've ever had the pleasure of working with. He never lost his cool. Always willing to unravel a can of worms. He was a rare and special person. There but for the grace of God, go I. Bless Jerry, Dale and the entire family.

It was always a joy to see Jerry at the Wednesday and Friday night auctions. Jerry would greet us with a smile and say "see anything you need tonight" and before we could answer he would laugh and say "silly question, I already know the answer."
We are going to miss Jerry, especially his smile and sense of humor. Our prayers and sympathy go out to all members of his family.

Jerry was a bright light in this world and although it's darker today, his friendly spirit will eventually shine through from all of us lucky enough to have met him and help brighten it once again.
We love you Jerry,
cousin Jim Kerske and family

Jerry was a very sweet guy. My thoughts & prayers are with the family. I'm sure he is still cheering for the Cardinals in his front row seat in heaven!

My sister and I had the pleasure of meeting Jerry and his uncle at the Patrica Doyle Auction.They were both very friendly and nice men.So sorry for their loss.Prayers and thoughts to the family..

When I retired from IEMA 2001, Jerry gave me a $75 voucher for the racetrack -he was so generous and friendly. After retirement I saw him several times at wine tastings and, as usual he was smiling and so friendly. I will always remember him fondly.

Sherri, words can not express the sorrow I feel for all of your family at this time. Losing someone who is so dear to you is such a painful experience for the ones who are left behind.

I have found that time and prayer do help heal - and even though your lives will never be the same - the pain will subside - and the memories of him will live in your heart forever.

Remember, God is always in your corner - and at times like these - He is carrying you through all of your sorrow!

I'm a lost for words. I worked with Jerry at DCFS and he was one of the greatest guys to know. He will be missed by all, God bless....

Jerry was a kind, sweet, and gentle man who will be truly missed. Our sympathy to his family for this tremendous loss. May your wonderful memories of him help to get you through this time of mourning. Rest in peace, dear friend.

Sherri

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will forever miss you Jerry rest in peace.

To Sherry and the rest of the Lyons family, Jerry was a lovely man. Please know that I share your loss and that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

A kind and gentle man who will be greatly missed. Bless you Jerry as you pass on to your next life.

Jerry was a great guy and he will be missed. May he rest in peace. Tom and Suzie Spada

My prayers are with your family at this tragic time. I will never forget Jerry's smile and sharing our thoughts of how the Cardinals should be managed. He was one of the kindest people I have ever met.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this tragic time. I worked with Jerry at IEMA and fondly remember his great smile and sense of humor. A beautiful soul (which Jerry was) is never gone, it lives on in our memories.

Sherri my heart goes out to you and your family. You have our deepest sympathy.

Mark Conwill

We are so sorry for his family, but to read all the kind words show what kind of son and nephew you had. I'm sure you knew it even before you read all the kind word of friends, co-workers, neighbors. Jerry was one of my dearest friends and I feel so sad for his passing. We worked at the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and he befriended my wife Linda and son Jeff and me. We went to Ram Games and my son always talked about Jerry. After we moved to the Washington, DC area Jerry would meet us for lunch if he came our way and we never missed our time together. When we returned to Springfield we usually had lunch at MaidRite. We so miss our friend Jerry and hopefully we will meet again when we go to our final resting place. God bless you Jerry and your family.

I enjoyed hollaring over the railing and the multiple waves to each other every day at work. I was glad that I got to meet you. Your smile and personality definately helped to brighten this place. Rest in Peace Jerry.

Jerry was a very special person. I will always remember his smile and laugh and how he "tried" to educate me about wine making. And, what will I do without you when the state fair comes around...you were always such a tremendous help to me. Rest in peace my friend. My sincere sympathy to your mother and sister.

I think that anyone that knew or worked with Jerry would say he was by far the best and always would brighten everyone's day with his smile, unique wit, and humor. He had a special pep in his step and we all knew it was Jerry coming - I know we all wish we could hear that again. He was like a fine vintage wine - very rare and most enjoyable. Here's to you my friend - you will be missed. My deepest sympathy to Jerry's family.

Jerry, you will be missed by all us colleagues of PMI. I always enjoyed talking with you at the PMP meetings and sharing our lives with each other. You will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and I hope they receive some comfort from all these entries on this site.

Our Dear Jerry ... how will any of us get through the days ahead without your presence, your always gracious help ... most importantly, your infectious smile? It will only be so in knowing that your Spirit is brightening the heavens forevermore.

I will miss Jerry's kindness, laughter and gleeful spirit. We also shared our Leo birthdays together. We talked about our dog "children." He was always up for a trivia game or volunteering to help or give to a charitable cause. This is such a loss to humanity. Rest in Peace in the ultimate Lyon's Den, my friend.

I had the privilege of working with Jerry at DCFS. One could not have asked for a better coworker or friend. His smile and upbeat personality brightened everyone's day. I feel honored and blessed for Jerry being a part of my life. My sincere sympathy to Jerry's family. May God comfort each one of you.

What a terrible tragedy! We will miss you Jerry! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Love, your cousins,
Ed, Arletta and Kevin Moon

Jerry was a very dear and close friend of ours. We will miss his bright smile, his sense of humor, his desire to be a little brother, his ability to always make you feel good and all the laughter we had together. Rest in peace. Kirk and Laurie Riva

Jerry - You were not only the "Pace Car" in walking - but you set the high standard and pace for others to follow. You were turned to by so many, your loss cannot be expressed in words. Your patience was beyond the normal person -never making anyone feel bad for interrupting your busy, chaotic days. (And I should know!! LoL) The little Harley Davidson Motorcycle you gave me (from one of your auction haunts) has taken on a whole new meaning!!! I am thinking that maybe the 'Good Lord' ran into some glitches with the 'ultimate computer' of all and needed the "BEST" to help him out!! - Keep them all smiling Jerry!! I shall make a point of always making a "Toast" to you - acknowledging your presence on Thursday nights - as I know you will be there in "Spirit" !

I'm so sorry for your surviving family.I didn't know either of them but I had worked with Melody yrs ago.

I have enjoyed "Jerry's" company at our weekly auctions for many years, he and Dale will be sadly missed Darrell L. Adcock

Jerry was beyond a doubt the nicest overall person I have ever met. He was never to busy to stop by with a smile and a friendly hello. His energy and warmth was contagious. I will miss our lively lunch conversations, walks and commiserating over our golf games together. Heaven became a brighter place when you arrived. Rest in peace my friend. You will definitely be missed.

My sincere condolences to all who were touched by this terrible tragedy. Jerry was a classmate at Pawnee High. Such a sweet and kind man.

We lived next door to Jerry for almost 4 years. When we moved in 2010 Jerry continued to come to my grandchildren's baseball games. His smile and generosity as a caring neighbor and friend will always be remembered by us and our entire family.Our sincere condolences to his family and all those suffering from the tragic loss of such a good man. RIP Jerry!

Dick and Linda Potter

My dear friend Sherri, I am so sorry for your loss. Gerry was such a nice and sincere person. He always wore a smile and spoke to everyone. He was such a caring person and he loved you, your mom and his family very much. He will be missed. If there is anything I can do for you or your mom let me know. I am here for you. Love you sister.

Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of you at this very sad and tragic time. We rememebr Jerry from his days at CMS / CCF. He was so much fun and always so friendly with a great personality! Such a huge loss!

Mary and Sherri,

My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
God Bless you,

Mary Jo Gilbert Bressan

Jerry was a bright light in this world and it is such a tragedy that his flame was extinguished way too early. My life has been forever enhanced by knowing him. He was truly a selfless and exceptional human being. May you rest in peace my friend ~ Thoughts and prayers extended to Jerry's family...my deepest sympathy to all of you.

Jerry, I will miss your great sense of humor, all of the patient help you gave me on the computer, and all of your funny stories. Your laugh always got everyone laughing! Two thumbs up Jerry! (Sorry, inside joke). I'll see you again someday, so, until then. Rest in peace. A sunset on earth is now a sunrise in Heaven.

May you rest in peace Jerry. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

When I count blessings, having known Jerry if only for a short time is one of them. His contagious smile will be greatly missed Thursday's at wine.

To the family-
Our most sincerest sympathies for all you are enduring at this time. We were fortunate to have Jerry as a neighbor for the past few years. He was a friendly and generous man, as was Dale. Jerry always stopped to say hi and took time to speak with our kids, who regularly ran up to him after announcing "Jerry's home, Jerry's home!" He would sometimes bring back Superman items from an auction for my son and helped him with his t-ball swing in our front yard on more than one occasion. Today was my son's 6th birthday and last night I had to explain to him that his buddy Jerry was up in heaven now. We decided Jerry would be cheering for him from heaven during next baseball season. My three year-old said, "But I loved him." She and I decided when she thinks of Jerry she can ask God to give him a hug for her. I pray God can embrace you all in the same way!

We'll always remember Jerry as the Superman he was to our kids!

I met Jerry when the Dept on Aging moved into the building I work in. He was always a pleasure to talk with. I pray God will comfort you in this time of sorrow.

So sorry for your loss, I never had the pleasure of meeting Jerry, but I spoke to him on the phone often for work and he was a great guy.

Sherri ,

May God put his arms around you , give you Peace and Love . No one can imagin the pain and your loss . However, God's arms are open for you , talk to him.. he is listening . We have you in our thoughts & prayers !
Love Patsy & John Jarvis

Jerry, the effect you have had on my life as well as my two sons(jake and brad)has been awesome and will be hard to do without! You were a True Friend.The years we worked together were truely a blessing!! You will be Missed always!My thoughts and prayers are with you

So very sorry for the tragedy that has come to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary, you have my deepest sympathy, may God hold your hand as you endure the lost of Jerry and Dale. I know the group at Ruby's will miss Dale, he was such a sweet kind man and both of you were so liked by the customers there and all very saddened by the lose.

Mary Thornton

There are few people that can actually be called one of your best friends, but you were that and so much more. I feel very lucky to have shared so many great times with you. I am going to miss your kooky sense of humor and that laugh that almost got us into trouble at work so many times. Get busy making that perfect bottle for when we meet again. Gonna miss you buddy

Jerry,
We miss you already. We are going to build a little bon-fire, drink wine, and giggle our way through the night in your memory. Lots of tears. Lots of laughter.
Lots of memories.
In tribute, I'll even continue the panic e-mails to Computer Dean in the Dr Pepper song format that you began.
Love You & Miss You,
Mark & Jody

I went to school with Jerry at Pawnee, he was also in my wedding. He was kind, funny and always had a smile. My heart goes out to Sherri and the family. I will miss him.
Mickey (Thorpe) Bourne

I worked with Jerry for many years at IEMA. He was a computer wiz like no other! I am so so sorry for your tragic loss. In my thought and prayers during this very difficult time.

Jerry was such a great guy always smiling. He will be dearly missed and he will always live on in our hearts. Wine on Thursday nights will not be the same.

I worked with Jerry at Aging and he was one of the few people I could always count on for a warm hello and some friendly banter over baseball. A great guy gone too soon...

Sherri my little angel, may god take you in his loving arms and keep you through this loss. I am here for you if you need me. you were there for me.
Love
Joan Williams

Sherri: I would always see Jerry around the DNR building and think what a nice kind gentleman and a fast walker. I did not know that he was your brother. I am so sorry for you and your loved ones. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jerry was such a kind, caring person; this is truly a loss to the entire aging network. God bless.

Jerry, our loss is heaven's gain. Our sincerest condolences to your family. We are going to miss you friend.

My sympathy goes out to Jerry's family and friends. He was such a great guy and classmate, I have such good memories of one of the sweetest guys ever. God bless you Jerry, we'll miss you buddy.

May you Rest In Peace Jerry, you made AGING and DNR a friendlier place to work:))))).

I worked with Jerry back in the day at IL Emergency Management Agency. He was a great, fun-loving, helpful, happy go-lucky guy who loved his family and people in general. You could always count on Jerry for IT help and he always greeted you with a cheery "hello"! Even several years later, if he saw you on the street he would remember you and stop to greet you. Jerry always wore a smile.

God bless you, Jerry. May you rest in peace.

Sherri, I am so sorry to hear about this. You and your family are in my prayers.
Becky

In the short number of years I knew Jerry, one thing was apparent always: That smile was contagious. It was obvious that Jerry brightened the mood of any group he was with - without being the center of attention. He will be missed...because the world lost a genuinely nice man.

Jerry was a great man and an awesome mentor to me. I cherish the time I got to work with you. In addition to work, I looked to you as a dear friend. Farmer's Market nights were so much fun. I will miss how we would coach the Cardinals. I am blessed to have been a part of your life.

For Each Petal of the Shamrock
We Love You
We Will Miss You
We know you are Gods Special Angel
God Bless You

As time passes and you return to lifes routine, may you feel comfort by the love and support of family and friends.

God bless you and your family,may you rest in peace,you was a great co-worker,when I worked at IDOA.Always full of Kindness.

I was so saddened to hear of Jerry's passing! We went to Pawnee High School and graduated together! What a nice guy and always polite! He always wore a smile! We lived down the street from each other. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family - he will be missed!

So sorry for this tragedy that your family has had to endure.

We are so sorry for the loss of Jerry. He was such a polite person. We enjoyed having him as a student.
Stan and Sandy Likes

A very good and nice person. You will be missed Jerry.

Sally

The loss of Jerry leaves a large whole in my life and those of many. The short period of his life that I knew Jerry - he was a wonderful, giving person. Always happy to help - was never too busy to assist. He was more than a just a co-worker - he was a great friend. I enjoyed drinking wine at the Farmers Market with him and talking about the auctions he enjoyed going to, playing cards on Sundays, and comparing results of Superbowl. He had a great personality and was fun loving. I know the loss I feel can only be minimal to the loss the family that he cherished feels. My heart goes out to his family in this period of sudden loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jerry, you will forever be in my memory and when the group takes our walks at break we will never forget you. I don't think I will ever be able to walk as fast you.