Michael Lyons
April 20, 1953 — March 15, 2020
Michael Lyons
Michael "Mike" Lynn Lyons, 66, of Benton, Arkansas went to be with the Lord March 15, 2020. He was born April 20, 1953 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Thomas Justin Lee and Idalee (Johnson) Lyons.
Mike was a member of Zion Hill Church of God. Priorities in life were God, Family, Music, and Railroad. Mike was a classical pianist, and played several instruments including organ, harmonica, accordian, trumpet, guitar, and violin. His biggest passion in life was witnessing to others about God, even in the midst of his cancer journey. He would pray for the doctors, nurses, and staff and ministered to them as they were caring for patients. Family was his heartbeat and he took them on many vacations all over the country. He considered himself an amateur photographer and took pictures of his journeys throughout the United States. Mike loved to laugh and make others laugh, he was a jokester and enjoyed playing practical jokes on his family and friends. He was tender-hearted, would do anything for anyone, and never left family or friends without a warm hug. He was a wonderful example of a loving husband, father, and grandfather who credits his wife for leading him to the Lord and changing his life.
Preceding Mike in death are his father, Thomas Justin Lee Lyons; and brother, Colin Lyons.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of forty years, Donna Lyons of Benton, Arkansas; son, Zach Lyons of Benton; daughters Chelle Robinson and husband Travis of Benton and Stephanie Long and husband Shawn of Mayflower, Arkansas; grandchildren: Cole Long, Connor Long, Emma Robinson, Evan Robinson, Carson Robinson, Chase Robinson, Deklyn Lyons, and Bowen Lyons; mother, Idalee (Johnson) Lyons; brother, Tom Lyons and wife Judy of Sherwood, Arkansas; sister-in-law,Halyna Lyons; host of cousins, family members and friends who love Mike and will miss him always.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 18, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas. Funeral service, officiated by Bro. Travis Robinson and Bro. Mark Harris, will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, March 19 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Jeff Lyons, Keith Lyons, Majid Adineh-Kharat, Johan Adineh-Kharat, Cody O'Dell, Josh Gundolf, and Blaine Jones.
Memorials may be made to Tent Builders in Benton, Arkansas or Zion Hill Church of God Missions Fund.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
Mike was a member of Zion Hill Church of God. Priorities in life were God, Family, Music, and Railroad. Mike was a classical pianist, and played several instruments including organ, harmonica, accordian, trumpet, guitar, and violin. His biggest passion in life was witnessing to others about God, even in the midst of his cancer journey. He would pray for the doctors, nurses, and staff and ministered to them as they were caring for patients. Family was his heartbeat and he took them on many vacations all over the country. He considered himself an amateur photographer and took pictures of his journeys throughout the United States. Mike loved to laugh and make others laugh, he was a jokester and enjoyed playing practical jokes on his family and friends. He was tender-hearted, would do anything for anyone, and never left family or friends without a warm hug. He was a wonderful example of a loving husband, father, and grandfather who credits his wife for leading him to the Lord and changing his life.
Preceding Mike in death are his father, Thomas Justin Lee Lyons; and brother, Colin Lyons.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of forty years, Donna Lyons of Benton, Arkansas; son, Zach Lyons of Benton; daughters Chelle Robinson and husband Travis of Benton and Stephanie Long and husband Shawn of Mayflower, Arkansas; grandchildren: Cole Long, Connor Long, Emma Robinson, Evan Robinson, Carson Robinson, Chase Robinson, Deklyn Lyons, and Bowen Lyons; mother, Idalee (Johnson) Lyons; brother, Tom Lyons and wife Judy of Sherwood, Arkansas; sister-in-law,Halyna Lyons; host of cousins, family members and friends who love Mike and will miss him always.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 18, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas. Funeral service, officiated by Bro. Travis Robinson and Bro. Mark Harris, will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, March 19 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Jeff Lyons, Keith Lyons, Majid Adineh-Kharat, Johan Adineh-Kharat, Cody O'Dell, Josh Gundolf, and Blaine Jones.
Memorials may be made to Tent Builders in Benton, Arkansas or Zion Hill Church of God Missions Fund.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Visitation
MAR 18. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CST)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
Funeral Service
MAR 19. 1:00 PM (CST)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
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