David Lyons, Jr., 84, of New Haven, departed this life September 3, 2009. He was the widower of Annie Lyons.
Born in Bladenboro, NC, July 5, 1925, he was the son of the late David Lyons, Sr. and Leacey Lyons.
Prior to retiring, he was employed at Yale University in the Custodial Services Dept. and had also been employed by Jenkins Brothers Valves Co. for over 33 years.
He was a member of Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the Usher Board for many years.
He leaves to cherish his memory, sons, Ernie, Tilden and Henry Derek Lyons; daughters, Denise Teague and Barbara Longhorn; brothers, Livingston Lyons, Ivan Lyons, Rev. Isaiah Lyons and Alphonso Lyons; sisters, Vivian Bonner and Alberta Jennings; sixteen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by sons, Ledell, Cleo and Rodney Lyons; brothers, Nathan and Matthew Lyons; and a sister, Maggie McCollum.
A celebration of Mr. Lyons’ life and legacy will be held Thursday, September 10, 2009, at 11:00 A.M. at¬†Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 100 Webster St., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Professional services entrusted to Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Online guestbook available at www.curvinkcouncil.com