2006
Walter Lyons - 1935-2006
Walter Lyons, 71, died Aug. 3, 2006, in Melbourne, Fla.
He was born March 26, 1935, in Ashland, Ky., to his parents, Ezekiel and Bessie Vanhoose Lyons, who preceded him in death.
He left behind his wife of more than 52 years, Jessie N. Carty Lyons, whom he loved with all of his heart; four children whom he adored, Walter Randy Lyons Jr., Christie K. Commella and her husband, Sam, Richard K. Lyons and his wife, Susan and Robin L. Ison; six grandchildren who held a special place in his heart, Shannon Barnes, Amber L. Lyons, Walter Kewin Lyons, Zachary Richard Lyons, Samuel Nicholas Commella and Jessica Brooke (Ca) Ison. He also had three great-grandchildren, Kobe Lyons, Evyn Barnes and Eryn Barnes. Walter had three brothers and a sister whom he was very close to, James B. and his wife, Lorraine, Gerald L. and his wife, Dink, Paul D. and his wife, Dottie and sister, Katie H. Miller and her husband, Mike. He had many nieces and nephews. Walter also left behind many special people although he was sent to join many who preceded him in death.
Walter graduated from Boyd County High School in 1953. Directly after high school, Walter joined the U.S. Navy for four years, followed by another 12 in the Naval Reserves. He was involved in real estate and insurance but also was a foreman in the hot strip mill at Armco, from where he retired. After retirement in 1991, he relocated to Melbourne. Walter belonged to many service clubs such as the American Legion, Moose Lodge, V.F.W., Eagles, Poage Lodge 325 F&AM and Shriners 32.
Walter was a very loving man. He loved his family and would do anything for them. He achieved everything he attempted and was always honest. During his life his main goal was to help others, which many he did. Those who knew him loved him and felt lucky to know him. He will be missed by many.
Services will be Sunday, Aug. 6, at Steen Funeral Home-Marshall Steen Chapel, 3409 13th St., Ashland.
Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. followed by a service beginning at 3 p.m. Entombment will follow in Rose Hill Mausoleum.
Pallbearers will be Dave Miller, Jeff Lyons, Robbie Lyons, Bob Greene, Zach Lyons and Nick Commella.
Online condolences may be made to steenfuneralhomes.com.
