of Henderson, AR
September 23, 1958 - March 14, 2015
Paul Douglas Lyons, 56, of Henderson, AR, went to be with the Lord March 14, 2015. He was born September 23, 1958 in Blytheville, AR to the late George and Winnie Hendrickson Lyons.
Paul was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Desert Storm and Persian Gulf Conflicts. He was honorably and medically discharged from the 101st Airborne Division. Paul performed maintenance on the Black Hawk helicopters and was also an Air Assault Instructor. Prior to serving in the military, he was employed as a Faulkner County Sherriff's Deputy for several years. From the time of his retirement, Paul was instrumental in forming the Desert Storm Justice Foundation, which was later renamed. This included lobbing before certain congressional members in Washington D.C. Paul continued until his death constantly doing research and findings related to illness and the death of service members who served during the Gulf Wars. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans organizations. Paul also lent his support to the local chapter of the VFW 3246 in Mountain Home, Arkansas, where he was Senior Vice Officer.
Paul is survived by his wife of 14 years, Tammy Lyons, two sons, Ethan M. Lyons and Jeremiah D. Lyons, daughter, Ashley L. Lyons, two sisters, Nancy Mullins (Ron) of Denton, TX, and Diane Lyons-Cambiano and her finance, Louis Martinez of Fayetteville, AR, two brothers, George (Joey) B. Lyons, Jr. (Pat) of Louisville, TX and Rick Lyons (Faye) of Richardson, CA, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 28th at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway (501) 327-7727, with military honors to follow. Visitation will be from 6:00p.m. to 8:00pm Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans Association, P.O. Box 1620, North Little Rock, AR 72115.
Paul, you will be missed.
Am sure I can speak for the many Gulf War Veterans out here that thank you for your hard dedicated work you done to help so many. Having worked with you in the early years is time I am proud of.
It was a honor to work with you.
You are missed by many.
Terry Dalton Gulf War Veteran
Hearts & prayers go out to his Family!!! Rest in Peace, Another Soldier Reporting St Peter!! Semper Fidelis!!
John R Martin GySgt USMC Retired
paul was a extremely good and dedicated warrior and friend to me and all. i will miss his contributions in all areas and miss his voice thoughts ideas on our radio show warrior connection and our long standing discussions via phone or email. .. our nation has suffered a great lost and it was our leaders who led paul and so many into oblivion. while paul may be gone his efforts shall prevail. i and others are re-dedicating our efforts to get it all fixed as paul tried to do for so long, my heart is broken but our/my efforts not let this happen ever again are going to rock the foundations of the va and dod until they take care of our nation's warriors. i miss Paul but i know God has a new angel.
I never knew you but I know your pain.
Rest Paul.
Rev 21:4
So sorry for your loss
I am so sorry for your loss and I am praying for peace and comfort for all of the family members. I met Paul several times at the NGWRC Conferences with Denise and many others and on facebook. We all will miss you. Ed Bryan and Veteran families.
What a terrible loss for the Lyons Family. Please know that I'm praying for you at this time of sadness and sorrow and my heart is with you. Tammy and Paul are some of the finest people that I know. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Kristy Taylor
I am praying for you Brother-in-Law.
Our family will have Masses said for
the repose of your soul.
My condolences to your family.
Mark
Sorry for your loss. Paul will be missed by his friends at
V.F.W. 3246. Sending prayers and healing thoughts.
With my deepest Sympathy,
Rita Warner
I am honored an humbled to have had the chance to come across Paul here on FB with fellow Gulf War Veterans, truly wished we could have meet face to face.!
Salute, RIP
So sorry to hear about Paul.
Paul was in my Gulf war illness page on Facebook, and I took served in the Gulf war. You and your family are in our prayers.
Sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prays. Rest in peace brother! Semper Fi
Paul you will be missed your mission on earth is done my friend. You have done well meet you at the gates soon.
We will deeply miss you dear brother. RIP Paul Lyons
Sorry for your loss. God Bless Paul & his loved ones that are left behind.
Rest in peace Paul. You were a hero in my eyes and did so much for the Gulf War Veterans to include me. Thoughts go out to the family
Thank you for your service. R.I.H
I am so sorry for your loss and I am praying for peace and comfort for all of the family. I went to school with Paul and what an amazing guy! God Bless
Sorry for your loss! May he rest in peace!
May you rest in the arms of angles.
Rest in Peace, Paul. Thank you very much for all the hard work you did in helping all of us ill Desert Storm Veterans.
God Bless You Warrior, and may The Lord Comfort Your Loved Ones. Thank You for your Service To Our Country.
Sorry for your loss. Rest in peace brother . ODS/ODS.
Takes care Paul. Will miss you and our takes.
Say hello to Mike W. for all of use.
I am sorry for your loss. Praying for Nancy Mullins and family.