Lawrence Lyons

View Video Tribute Lawrence E. Larry Lyons, Sr., age 78, of Greenville, passed away Thursday morning, May 15, 2008 at Metron of Greenville, surrounded by his family. The son of Frank & Elizabeth (McCormick) Lyons, he was born on July 11, 1929 in Belding, Michigan. As a proud American, he served in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and was an avid bowlerparticipating in the Gibson Bowling League for several years. Larry was a retiree of the former Electrolux Company, retiring most recently in 1990 after 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, and mother of his children, Eva M. (Wireman) Lyons; a daughter, Kathy Roberts in 2006; and siblings, Katherine Brugle and Mary Grosvner. Surviving are his children, Larry & Deb Lyons of Greenville, Elizabeth Lyons of White Cloud, Thomas & Sally Lyons of Stanton, Diane & Mike Kauffman of Sheridan, Joy & Ed Gross of Wapakoneta, Ohio, John & Louise Lyons of Belding, Brenda Shaw of Grand Rapids, and Joella & Larry Earl of Belding; several grandchildren; many great-grand children; and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services are at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2008 at the Brown-Teman & Christiansen Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville. The Rev. Ken Harger, pastor of the Shiloh Community Church, will officiate. Visitation is Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home, where envelopes for memorial contributions will be available. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Lawrence Lyons, please visit our flower store.