Lamar Lyons

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A Homegoing Celebration will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12:00 noon with Rev. Buddy Vinson officiating. Viewing will be in the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.

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Lamar Lyons, age 60, peacefully passed away on Saturday September 20, 2025 at his home holding the hand of his brother, Willie. Lamar was born on November 1, 1964 to Rev. Willie Lyons and Robbie Lyons (Williams) in Jackson, Tennessee with three other siblings known as the Lyons’s Quads of Maury City, Tennessee.

Lamar was named after the Family physician, “Dr. Lamar White” of Friendship, Tennessee. Lamar was a graduate of William Horlick High School in Racine, Wisconsin. Lamar had a gift for cooking. He was known to always prepare four course meals that were enjoyed by his family, especially his mom.

Lamar’s career centered around food service which included SC Johnson, Hardee’s and various other food chain.  Lamar enjoyed spending time with his family, including twin brother. He and his brother Willie would relax at night by having tea before going to bed. This was a was a special time for them.

Lamar provided care for our mom, even though he was sick himself. There was nothing too good for mom, that any of us wouldn’t do. Our Queen and King met him at the gate and welcomed him home to the kingdom. Lamar gave his life fully and completely to God in recent years, trusting in God through his health crisis.

Lamar was preceded in death by his father, Rev Willie Grant Lyons; his mother, Robbie Mae Lyons; maternal and paternal grandparents; brother, Jerry Williams; and, sister Toni Ann.

Lamar is survived by his three children: Sabrina (Austin) Richardson of Memphis, Tennessee; Lakiesha Lyons of Green Bay, Wisconsin; and Grant Lyons of Racine, Wisconsin; and 10 grandchildren, Michah Hill, M’Kaila Hill, Adrien Hill, Sean Lyons, A’Mia Richardson, Alvia Richardson, Avery Richardson, Brian Ward and Brison Ward.  Lamar’s children Sabrina, LaKeisha and Grant meant the world to him.

Lamar is further survived by nine siblings, Willie Mae Hill, St. Francis, WI; Mark Lyons, Suvilla Lyons, Kent Lyons, Burnett Lyons, Burnell Lyons, Willie Lyons, all of Racine, Wisconsin; Carline Lyons-Juniel & Polly Lyons, both of Minnesota. He is further survived by his last living aunt, Pastor Stella Johnson, of Toledo, Ohio.

Lamar is also survived by his special niece, Latonya Anderson; special nephew, Maurice Evans; friend,  Lisa Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Family would like to acknowledge Ascension, Aurora, and staff of the Hospice Alliance for the care they have shown our brother over the past two and half years.

Family would also like to thank Pastor Buddy and 1st Lady Lois Vinson for their support and spiritual guidance as well as continued love shown to our family.

Special thanks to our little sister, Burnett Lyons, who took such great care of our little brother to the end.

From Lamar’s children: Dad was a simple and humble man who loved his children. He always put a smile on our face and had a good heart. We will miss him fiercely, but we are at peace knowing he is no longer suffering.

A Homegoing Celebration will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12:00 noon with Rev. Buddy Vinson officiating. Viewing will be in the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.