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Ernest V LyonsAge: 81 years19252007

Name
Ernest V Lyons
Given names
Ernest V
Surname
Lyons
Birth July 12, 1925 56 43
Death of a paternal grandfatherJohn Little Marion Lyons
May 8, 1928 (Age 2 years)
Historical Event
The Great Depression
October 1929 (Age 4 years)

Note: The Wall Street Crash sets off the Great Depression, the most severe worldwide economic depression in the 20th century - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression
Death of a fatherIsaac Henry Lyons
September 29, 1940 (Age 15 years)
Historical Event
World War II
between December 1941 and August 1945 (Age 16 years)

Note: The United States enters World War II after the attack at Pearl Harbor, a global war that involved the vast majority of the world's nations and including all of the great powers - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II
Death of a brotherLloyd Edward Lyons
July 9, 1947 (Age 21 years)

Historical Event
Korean War
between 1950 and 1953 (Age 24 years)
Note: The Korean War was a war between the Republic of Korea (South Korea), supported by the United Nations, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), at one time supported by the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_War
Death of a motherCora Mae Guinn
August 25, 1959 (Age 34 years)

Death of a brotherClyde Norman Lyons
February 26, 1974 (Age 48 years)
Death of a brotherMelvin Eugene Lyons
October 13, 1974 (Age 49 years)
Historical Event
Vietnam War
between 1946 and 1975 (Age 20 years)
Note: The Vietnam War was a long, costly armed conflict that pitted the communist regime of North Vietnam and its southern allies, known as the Viet Cong, against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. The divisive war, increasingly unpopular at home, ended with the withdrawal of U.S. forces in 1973 and the unification of Vietnam under Communist control two years later. More than 3 million people, including 58,000 Americans, were killed in the conflict. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War
Death of a sisterJessie Bell Lyons
January 2, 1982 (Age 56 years)
Death April 29, 2007 (Age 81 years)
Burial
Cemetery - also add to Place of burial: New Home Cemetery
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Jessie Bell Lyons
Birth: November 8, 1901 32 19Arkansas, United States
Death: January 2, 1982Texas, United States
3 years
elder brother
7 years
elder brother
Clyde Norman Lyons
Birth: December 6, 1911 42 29Arkansas, United States
Death: February 26, 1974Oklahoma, United States
17 months
elder brother
Melvin Eugene Lyons
Birth: May 12, 1913 44 31Arkansas, United States
Death: October 13, 1974Oklahoma, United States
9 years
elder brother
4 years
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Ernest V Lyons
Birth: July 12, 1925 56 43Oklahoma, United States
Death: April 29, 2007Oklahoma, United States
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Ernest V Lyons
Birth: July 12, 1925 56 43Oklahoma, United States
Death: April 29, 2007Oklahoma, United States
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Ernest V Lyons has 7 first cousins recorded

Father's family (7)

Parents Andrew Thomas Lyons + Flora Epperson
1Densley E Lyons18981981
2Homer Lyons19001994
3Edgar T Lyons19021969
4Pearl Lyons19041906
5Mollie Lyons19062008
6Roscoe E Lyons19091976
7Myrtle Lyons19111998

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Memorial services for Ernest Vernon Lyons will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 05, 2007 at the Peggs Community Church, with Reverend Dennis Fine and Reverend Rex Hendrickson officiating. Services are under the direction of Hart Funeral Home. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Larry Jones, Vernon Harvey, Ronnie Harvey, Jackie Swafford, Joe Harper and Paul Simmons. Ernest Vernon Lyons was born in Kellyville, Oklahoma on July 12, 1925, the son of Henry Isaac Lyons and Cora Mae (Guinn) Lyons. He passed away at his home in Hulbert on Sunday, April 29, 2007, after reaching the age of 81. Ernest grew up in a large family, with six brothers and one sister. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during World War II, earning eight battle stars before returning to civilian life. He returned to Oklahoma, and married Charlene Harvey in Tahlequah on June 16, 1954. Together he and Charlene raised four children. For 58 years, Ernest earned his living as a sheet metal worker. He was a proud member of Tulsa Local #270 since 1956, a Mason for 54 years, and a member of Cherokee Lodge #10 for approximately 48 years. He loved the outdoors, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. When at home, he could often be found working in his shop. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents; by five of his brothers, Loyd, Howard, Melvin, Clyde, and Virgil; by his sister, Jessie Pippen; and by his great-granddaughter, Hana. Ernest's memory will be kept alive by his survivors: his wife Charlene, of the home; by his children, Ernie Gene Lyons and wife Terresa of Peggs, JoAnn Neugin of Peggs, Donna George of Coweta, and Bobby Lyons and wife Tammy of Peggs; by one brother, Hugh Lyons of Los Molinos, CA; by eight grandchildren, Crystal Minks of Peggs, Jacob Neugin of North Carolina, Michael Walters of Arkansas, Phillip George of Coweta, Cory Lyons and Kerry Lyons of Peggs, Brandon Lyons and Joseph Lyons of Peggs; five great-grandchildren, Morgan, Cody, Elizabeth, JT and Ayden; one very special friend, Larry Jones; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. (Hart Funeral Home)