Roy Gene Lyons

Roy Gene Lyons was born January 11, 1941 to Wilta Darlene Lyons and Leroy Eugene Ginn in Superior, NE. He was adopted, at the age of 4 by Marion Lyons and Eunice Lyons (his biological grandparents) on August 31, 1945 and grew up in Nelson, NE.

He married the love of his life, Marlis Ann Killough on October 6, 1965 in Presho, South Dakota. They were blessed, by God, with 3 beautiful children: Martin, Pixie and Melissa.

Roy spent majority of his life driving Semi and then later started his own Autobody & Mechanics Shop in Montrose Kansas (Roy’s Repair & Autobody). He definitely was a “jack of all trades”. He taught his children, at a young age, responsibility, respect and how to work hard just like he always did for his family!

Roy was preceded in death by his Wife, Parents, Sister Katherine, Brothers: Lennis Leroy, Lowell Bruce, Lyle Ray, Leon Allen, and Lynn Doyle.

He is survived by his children: Martin & Becky Lyons of Henderson NE, Pixie Kyle of Mississipi, and Melissa Serrano of Grand Island NE. He also is survived by brothers: Larry Gene Ginn and Lindell Dean (Butch) Lyons, sister, Lyla Faye Kruse. Roy and Marlis Lyons were very blessed to have left behind 15 grandchildren and great grandchildren to carry on their beautiful legacy!

Dad will be greatly missed by all of us, he was our ROCK but he was ready to go be with the love of his life again. Rest in Heavenly Peace Mom & Dad.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 1-4 p.m. at the Melby Mortuary in Mankato, Kansas.

Family and friends will gather at the graveside service to be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 27, 2021 with Pastor Jim Rice officiating.  Casket will be open for viewing at 1:00 p.m.

Burial will be in the Red Cloud Cemetery, Red Cloud, Nebraska. Melby Mortuary, PO Box 384, Mankato, KS 66956 are in charge of Arrangements.  For online condolences please visit, www.melbymortuary.com .