SYRACUSE – Robert “Bobby” Lyons, 60, of Leesburg, passed away on Jan. 18, 2019, at his home.
He was born on Feb. 22, 1958, in Harvey, Ill., to Edward and Mary Schramek Lyons.
He was a United States Marine Corps veteran and a member of the North Webster American Legion Post 253.
He moved to the area 20 years ago, coming from Illinois.
He was a vested union carpenter in Chicago. He was employed the last 12 years at Gulf Stream in Etna Green as head of receiving.
He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears, Cubs and Blackhawks.
He is survived by his longtime signifigant other, Brenda Williams of Leesburg; one brother, Ed Lyons of Syracuse; three sisters: Shirley Lyons of Warsaw, Cynthia Braatz of North Webster and Mary Mallory of North Webster; one son; one grandchild; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded by his parents and a brother, George Lyons.
A memorial service to honor Bobby’s life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the North Webster American Legion.
