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Clynn Lyons Obituary
We are saddened to announce the passing of Clynn " Sonny" Lyons Jr, 84 on Monday October 12. Sonny has been a resident of the St. Augustine area since 1980. He was born in White Springs, Florida April 11 1936.
Sonny was a mainstay in the local music scene. He could often be seen playing at the Amphitheater during Saturday's market, also at St. Augustine Beach pier market on Wednesdays. He was known to use the phrase to start his sets, "Somebody say howdy to me". He played his guitar at the first ever Florida Folk Festival in White Springs in 1953.
Sonny is survived by his wife of 62 years, Frances. His two sons, two grand children and one great grand child.
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Emmett G Phelps
October 29, 2020
Sorry to hear about your passing, Fly high and play some music.
Rest In Peace
Beverly Lyons Flynn
October 20, 2020
We were 1st cousins. My regret is that I barely saw you when we were young and not at all as adults. My last memory of Sonny is his jamming with his brother at their sister's wedding. Now they are together again and doing what they both loved ... making music.
lori amatucci
October 20, 2020
Worked with Clynn at VAW. Such a great guy and cool musician. I'm very sad to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family.
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