David Lyons

LABELLE - David Alan Lyons Senior passed away in Lehigh, Florida on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 23, 1948, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Jack E. and Mildred (Horne) Lyons. In 1970 he married his high school sweetheart, Linda J. Brown and they were married 55 years. He is survived by sons David Lyons Jr. (Kayla) and Michael Lyons(Susan) and daughter Laura Lyons Lofton (Vee) and sister Joan Lyons Hamil and brother Jack R. Lyons. He leaves behind nine beloved grandchildren Maura Lofton Gagliano (Richard), Madelyon and Max Lofton, Payton, Karsyn, Kyler and Keegan Lyons, and Abigail and Maisey Lyons. David received his bachelor's degree in Advertising and Marketing from the Youngstown State University in 1971. In 1981 the Lyons family moved to the area so Dave could work at Clewiston News, then Caloosa Belle and finally Lyons Printing. Dave worked for 40 years as a business owner alongside his beloved wife Linda, feeling like he never worked a day in his life. Dave was a member of Carlson Memorial Methodist Church in LaBelle and a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a past member of LaBelle Quarterback Club and Clewiston Rotary. Dave served as City Commissioner of the City of LaBelle from 1988 to 2013 and Mayor of the City of LaBelle from 2013 to 2021. He spent his retirement years camping with family, restoring vehicles, and piddling on anything and everything at his favorite place, his river shop. Affectionately known by many as "Pappy" he will be remembered for his tailgates, sense of humor and his love for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pappy was an inspiration to many; as a husband, father, grandfather, community leader, mentor and friend. Funeral services will be held at Carlson Memorial Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2025. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, November 14, 2025 from 4:00 -7:00 p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle. Memorial donations may be made in David's Memory to Carlson Memorial Methodist Church Sound System Fund.