William Lyons, Jr.
February 10, 2014
William “Bill” Lyons, Jr. was called to Heaven to be with Jesus and his family and friends on Monday, February 10, 2014 at his home.
Bill was born July 20, 1936 in Des Moines to William Sr. and Mary Lyons. He was a mechanic and co-owner of Al & Bill’s Service. After his retirement, he worked part-time at Prairie Meadows. Bill enjoyed tinkering in his garage and gardening.
Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn; sons, Danny (Sharon) Lyons and Randy (Judy) Lyons; grandchildren, B.J. (Laurie) Lyons, Matthew (Marcella Guerrero) Lyons, Michael (Niki Coady) Lyons, Megan (R.J. Irwin) Lyons and Keri (Eric) Kenoyer; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Alex, Sophie, Gaige, Ethan, Kaleb, Mekallo, Nitzeo and Harlow; sister, Betty (Richard) Black; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Billy Lee; brothers, Paul and Carl Lyons; and his sister, Helen Minks.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. The funeral service will be held on Monday, February 17, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 3820 SW 9th Street followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Harold & Kim Petersen
02/17/2014
Randy & Judy,
We're so sorry about the news of your Dad.
red and gloria randolph
02/15/2014
Evelyn, Danny, Randy and family Bill has always been one of my
special friends. You have my sincere condolences for your loss.He was respected by me as a true friend, I will miss him, may
you rest in peace good buddie.
Terry, Cathy Williams and family
02/14/2014
Randy, Judy and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May all the good memories stay with you always!
Paul and Linda Minks
02/14/2014
Dear Aunt Evelyn, Danny, Randy and family, Uncle Bill meant the world to us. We will always treasure all of our memories of him. We will never forget his wonderful laugh and his fun personality. He also gave us good advice that we share with our family.
Mary Berry-Rodda
02/14/2014
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchanges. Memories of love and friendship are treasures to carry with you always. You are in my prayers.
Don and Mary Minks
02/12/2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Bill was one of a kind. Always laughing and joking with you. He was always good to me and I will never forget his kind heart and generous soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time.
Larry Burk
02/12/2014
I worked for Al and Bill for 11 years at the station. I always had a lot of respect for Bill and he was my favorite boss. You have my deepest sympathy.
Mary Belieu
02/11/2014
Aunt Evelyn, Danny, Randy and family: My heart is broken. He was my favorite Uncle hands down. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. May peace be with you. Love and hugs to all of you.
Jim Lyons and Doug Liebert
02/11/2014
Aunt Evie; Dan and Sharon and BJ; Randy and Judy and Megan, Matthew and Michael;
I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Bill's passing - please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. We will see you this coming Sunday at visitation and on Monday morning for the funeral.
Love,
Jim and Doug