Donald Herron Lyons, 94, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Born near Chandlersville, OH to Merle L. and Leah Lyons, and raised in Adamsville OH. After serving in the Army Air Corps in WWII, Don returned to Columbus OH to work as an electrician for Claggett Electric Co. He finished the last 25 years of his career as a Senior Technician at Battelle Memorial Institute where he had his name associated with several patents. Don loved fishing, bowling, golf and the Cincinnati Reds. Preceded in death by brother, Edis and sisters Florence (Neeley) and Ethel (Scott), he is survived by wife of 72 years, Pauline (Ferrell); daughter, Diane (James) Short; grandchildren, Greg (Laura) Short and Amy (Mark) Farrell, and great grandchildren, Katie and Emily Short and Jack, Nick and Luke Farrell. Family will receive friends Tuesday, December 23, 2014 from 10 AM until time of service at 12 PM at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.schoedinger.com
