Robert A. Lyons

Robert (Bob) A. Lyons, age 84, of Ocean View, Delaware, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, in Hospice Care. Born on September 29, 1941, in Greenwood, Delaware, he was the beloved son of John and Esther Lyons.

Bob is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Jane; their son Rob (Sandy) of Severna Park, Maryland; their daughter Lisa (Joey) of Lebanon, Ohio; and their daughter Terri and her fiancé, Steve King of Finksburg, Maryland. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Tyler (Tim), Morgan (Klay), Zach, Austin (Emily) and Brittany and one great grandson Adley, as well as his cherished Cavalier, Chloe.

After graduating from the University of Delaware in 1963, Bob began his career at the Delaware State Hospital, New Castle, Delaware as a purchasing agent. In 1966, he joined Electric Hose and Rubber Company in Wilmington, Delaware, initially working in the purchasing department before transitioning to sales. In 1979, Bob became the sales manager of Dayco Corporation, covering the Southeast region. In 1983, he purchased George P. Thomas Rubber Company in Baltimore, Maryland, now known as Tipco Technologies. Bob's influence on the industry was remarkable. Rising through years of dedication, he became NAHAD's fifth President in 1990-1991 and earned the respected George Carver award for his exemplary service. Bob retired from Tipco in 2001 but remained closely connected to the industry. He served as president of IDCO Co-op from 2001-2011 before fully retiring.

Bob had enjoyed working in the yard in his younger years. After retiring in 2001, he took up golf. He also loved to travel and between 2001 – 2017 he spent six months in Florida. In 2017, Bob was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, after which he returned to Ocean View, Delaware, on a full time basis.

A Memorial Service will be held on January 10, 2026 at 12 P.M. at St. Martha's Episcopal Church, Bethany Beach, Delaware, followed by a Celebration of Life at Signatures at Bayside, Selbyville, Delaware.

n lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Bob's honor to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and/or the Brandywine Valley SPCA in Georgetown, Delaware