Frederick S. Lyons

LYONS Frederick S. Lyons passed away February 21, 2008. He was born in Atlanta, GA on Nov. 15, 1918 to Thomas and Clifford Lyons where he graduated from Tech High school. After graduation he became an inspector for the Southern Railroad. He then proudly served his country in the United States Merchant Marines. He graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kingspoint, NY and was a commissioned officer to the European Front during WWII. Upon discharge, he was employed with Exxon in New York as Chief Engineer for over twenty years. In 1964, he owned and operated Friendship Inn in Jacksonville Beach until his retirement. He was a member of the Elks, American Legion, Navy League, Beaches Kiwanis, American Merchant Marine Veterans St. Johns River Chapter and was a past chairman of the Civil Service Board. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Clifford Lyons and his wife, Iva Lee Hefner Lyons, in 1991. He is survived by his present wife and best friend, Elaine E. Lyons; his "baby sister", Frances Lefstead (Lawrence); nephew, Clifton Lefstead (Judy); niece, Sharon Spencer (Bob); great-nephew, Christopher Lefstead; great-niece, Melinda Faulk (Dennis) and their daughter, Lindsey Faulk. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Monday, February 25th, in Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 26th in Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1423 Eighth Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach with the Rev. Dana Brones officiating. Interment will follow in H. Warren Smith Cemetery of Jacksonville Beach. Services under the direction and care of Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com