Richard William Lyons' Obituary
Richard William “Cub” Lyons, age 90, passed away peacefully and in the presence of loved ones, on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Sunrise Gahanna, following a period of declining health. Cub was born on April 19, 1931, to the late John Linsey “Jack” Lyons and Nora Barter (Clowser) Lyons. He graduated from Rocky River High School in 1949. He worked in the insurance industry for most of his career. He married Doris Jean Rhoades in 1956, and they recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. Surviving are his wife Doris, of Lewis Center, children John (Tammy) of Orrville, Jeffrey (Rose) of Columbus, Holly (Ron) McDonald of Gahanna, and grandchildren Meredith Lyons of Fort Collins, CO, Jack Lyons of Brooklyn, NY, Caris Lyons of Orrville, and Samuel Lyons (Julia) of Galloway. Cub loved his family, dogs, and telling jokes. He was also a huge fan of all sports, jazz music, and sitting in the sun.
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