Frank T. Lyons 1929-2009

The road is long. With many a winding turn. That leads us to who knows where, who knows when. But I'm strong, strong enough to carry him. He ain't heavy, he's my brother - Neil Diamond

Frank T. Lyons, 79, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 5:12pm at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, OH. Frank was born October 7, 1929 in Lima, Ohio to Harley and Stella (Caskey) Lyons, whom preceded him in death. Frank was married to Sadie M. Conner Dearwester on September 9, 1968 and she survives in Ada, Ohio. Frank was the cook for nearly 25 years for the Ohio Alpha chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon. He previously worked for JC Penny Construction, Roofed for Sheriff Goslin and worked at Northrup King Seed Elevator. Frank loved traveling to Holmes County.

Survived by:
Son, Ronald (Sue) Lyons of Lima, OH
Son, Thomas (Chris) Lyons of Lima, OH
Daughter, Frances (Steve) Whetstone of Spencerville, OH
Daughter, Carol (David) Martin of Lima, OH
Daughter, Kathy Karagianis of McGuffey, OH
Daughter, Barbara Taylor of Lima, OH
Daughter, Christina (Randy) Taylor of Lima, OH
Step-Son, Ronald Dearwester of Bellefontaine, OH
Step-Son, Donald Dearwester of Bellefontaine, OH
Step-Daughter, Debra (Lowell) Bowers of Lakeview, OH
Step-Daughter, Denise (Rick) Hess of Anniston, AL
15 Grandchildren
18 Great-Grandchildren
10 Step Grandchildren
10 Step Great-Grandchildren
4 Great Great-Children

Preceded by:
Son, Michael Lyons
Daughter, Cynthia Lyons
Granddaughter, Connie Rinaldi
Brother, Richard Lyons

Funeral service will begin at 1pm on Friday, February 20, 2009 at the Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter House at 821 S. Gilbert Street, Ada, OH with Pastor John Perkins officiating. Friends and Brothers may call from 4:00-8:00pm on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter House at 821 S. Gilbert Street, Ada, OH, and one hour prior to the service at the Chapter House of Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the benevolence of the family C/O Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, P.O. Box 38, Ada, OH 45810.