Richard Gaston Lyons, age 79 of Statesville, NC passed away on September 14, 2022, at Journeys Assisted Living.
Richard was born on December 8, 1942, in Davie County. He was the son of the late Gaston Asbury Lyons and Sara Jane (Cuthrell) Lyons. In addition to his mother and father, Richard was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters.
In life, Richard attended schools in Davie County. He chose a career in agriculture and worked as a farmer. He farmed for many years until he retired. As a believer in the Lord, Richard was a member of Mt. Carmel Holiness Church in Hustonville, NC. In his free time, Richard loved playing his guitar and making music.
Richard leaves behind to treasure his memory, his two loving sisters, Annie Mae Lyons of Statesville and Helen L. Gregory of Mooresville, and a special nephew Jack Lyons.
On Tuesday, September 20, a visitation for Richard will be held at Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville from 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm. Following visitation at 1:00 pm the funeral service will begin, also at Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville. Richard will be laid to rest in Rose Cemetery.
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