James Leon Lyons, 93, passed away January 10, 2024, at Park Place Senior Living in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born April 27, 1930, in Toledo, OH, the son of William Edward and Grace (Nesbitt) Lyons. James served as a Corporal in the U. S. Army from 1948-1952. He was the owner of Lyons Den Barber Shop for over 45 years. James was a member of Fort Wayne Sport Club.
He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Ashcraft, grandchildren, Jeff (Carol) Dellinger both of Fort Wayne, IN; Melanie (James) Roddell of Fort Eisenhower, GA; Jennifer Boisvert, Bobby Johnson, both of Fort Wayne, IN; 11 grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Jutta “Judy” S. Lyons, siblings, Harold “Bud”, Don, Dorothy, Marie, Ganelle, and Emma Jean.
Funeral service will be 1:30 pm Thursday January 18, 2024, at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home 4017 Maplecrest Road Fort Wayne, IN with visitation 2 hours prior. Burial at Concordia Gardens Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Fort Wayne Sports Club or Promedica Hospice. To sign the online guestbook go to www.mccombandsons.com
