Harold Lyons Sr.

1948 - 2022

Harold Lyons Sr. was born on September 3, 1948, and went from Earth to Glory and transitioned to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 14, 2022, at the age of 74. Harold Lyons Sr. was born September 3, 1948. He was baptised at an early age at Gloryland MT. Gillion Baptist Church New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Booker T Washington High School and went on to work for Kaiser Aluminum and Sears Roebuck and Co. Harold had a passion for baseball and payed many years at Taylor Playground. He also had a love for shooting pool which he was extremely skilled in playing. Harold also loved music and watching the New Orleans Saint "WHODAT" play on Sunday's. Harold was preceded in death by his father Alfred Maten, Mother Merlene L. Maten, and sister Gail Johnson. He is survived by his wife Elaine Hankton, six children Leslie (Cookie) Glasper (Gregory), Harold Lyons Jr., Mountrease Tyler (Jai), Nakia Hankton, Troy Hankton, Asia Hankton and Stepson Tyrone Lyons,12 grandkids, 7 great grandkids, Sister Eloise L. Short, and Aunt Edina Howard, a host of nieces, nephews, (Nairobi Williams) longtime friend Cassandra Smith and a host of other friends and neighbors. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenue at 10:00 a.m. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Interment Restlawn Cemetery. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home Inc., In Charge (504) 522-2525.