William E. Lyons Jr., age 78 of Brookville , Indiana died Friday, February 19, 2016 at Shawneesprings Health Center in Harrison , Ohio .

Born March 25, 1937 in Cincinnati , Ohio he was the son of the late William E. Lyons Sr., and Elizabeth (Hertsenberg) Lyons. On July 7, 1989 he was united in marriage to the former Jamie Lee Staggs, and she preceded him in death on October 9, 2013.

Bill was employed at JTM Food Group in Harrison , Ohio for over 30 Years. He was a Kentucky Colonel, and had also been bestowed the honor of Kentucky Admiral. In his leisure time he enjoyed Woodworking, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, and was an avid gun & knife collector.

Survivors include two daughters & sons-in-law, Debbie (Pete) Strawn of Nashville, Tennessee, Darlene (Stan) Harmon of Dry Ridge, Kentucky; a son & daughter-in-law, Larry (Jenny) Staggs of West Chester, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren, as well as his beloved canine companion, Sugar.

In addition to his parents, and wife, Jamie, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Wright; two brothers Robert Lyons and Lenny Lyons, and his dog Squaw.

Family & friends may visit from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue , Brookville.

Bob Lyons and Joe Moss will officiate the Funeral Services at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville. Burial will then follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Southwest Ohio. Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lyons family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com