James R. “Jim” Lyons, age 72, passed away on Friday June 21, 2019 at the Sunporch of Smith County. He was born May 15, 1947 in Granite City, IL to Arvis and Mary Lyons.

Jim as he preferred to be called graduated from high school in Santa Paula, CA. Jim was unable to work due to an injury he sustained at the age of 6 months from a car accident which left him with a brain injury and cerebral palsy.

Jim lived inn Gaylord for approx. 30 years. He enjoyed visiting residents of Gaylord at the local café, grocery store and bank. He faithfully attended every service in the third row on the organ side of the Gaylord Church of the Nazarene where he was a member.

He married Kathy Gilmore from Osborne. She passed away in 2001 at the Prairie Haven Nursing Home in Kensington. Jim loved his birds and enjoyed caring for them. Prior to his nursing home admission, he received in home care from Jennifer Elson and Kim Ifland.

He loved the St. Louis Cardinals and cherished many cardinals’ souvenirs. Jim became a domino champion at the nursing home while residing there.

Jim is survived by his sister Wanda Sayres of Springdale, AR; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Arvis & Mary; wife Kathy; brothers Don, Bob & David.

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