Edward F. Lyons
Pelion - Mr. Edward Franklin Lyons, 74, entered into rest Sunday, June 14, 2009 after a short battle with lung cancer.
He is survived by wife of fifty-two years; Sue Lyons, daughter; Susan Lyons and her companion, James Mathis, grandchildren; Jacey and Jenna Lyons all of Pelion, and brother and sister-in-law; Don and Jean Lyons of Ft. Worth, Texas.
Mr. Lyons was born in Richmond Hill, New York. He was the son of the late George Lyons and Elizabeth Lyons Sawyer. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force. Mr. Lyons was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where he was very active. He spent much love and time taking care of the grounds and flowers. Prior to moving to Pelion, Mr. Lyons was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Lexington where he was a Boy Scout Master for many years. He was retired from Otis Elevator and the State Department of LLR. The employees of Otis and LLR were Mr. Lyons’ second family and a great comfort in the last few weeks of his life. Mr. Lyons was always known for his caring and generosity towards others, and the special light of his life - his granddaughters. He will be greatly missed by many.
Visitation will be at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 19th. The Funeral Service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Charles Seastrunk officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, P. O. Box 510, Pelion, S.C. 29123.
Pallbearers will be Bill Brewer, Phillip Crede, Tony Davis, Melvin Smith, Clint Walker and Ronnie Walker.
Blizzard Funeral Home, 153 Main St. South, Wagener, S.C. (803) 564-5333 is assisting the family.
