Jack V. Lyons

October 16, 2018

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Jack Vincent Lyons, 59, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Jack was born April 29, 1959 in Des Moines, Iowa to Jack Richard Lyons and Juel Alice Morff. He was enlisted in the United States Navy from 1985 until he was honorably discharged in 1995. Jack received many metals and letters of excellence during his time of service, which included deployment to the Persian Gulf during the Gulf War. He served aboard the U.S.S. Constellation, Acadia and Ranger CV61. Jack married his wife Nak Sen in Kampong Cham, Cambodia in 2010. Nak Sen made him incredibly happy.

Jack liked fishing and hunting. He was content to spend quiet moments alone, just watching the world go by. He enjoyed eating steak dinners and spending time with his family. Jack often seemed grumpy, but he was a truly caring person and was always there for anyone who needed him. He may have had a gruff exterior, but he thought he was very funny.

Jack is survived by his wife, Nak Sen; daughter, Rita Lyons; sons, Jackmon and Jeremiah Lee Lyons; sister, Alberta (Jerry) Schillinger; niece, Julie Thorpe; and nephew, Doug Thorpe.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Lyons and Juel Morff.

All services will be held at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation with body present will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 19, 2018, followed by cremation. Memorial service will be 9:00 a.m., Monday, October 22, 2018, followed by a reception at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Jack.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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