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Val James Lyons, 83, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021. He was born on February 3, 1938, in Iota, Louisiana, to Georgiana Washington Lyons and Louis Lyons.

Val was a 1957 graduate of Lincoln High School. He retired after 25 years of service as a New York City Subway Operator.

Val was an Honorably Discharged from the United States Army veteran.

He loved westerns, Dallas Cowboys, and playing Dominoes.

Survivors include his wife of twenty-eight years, Mary Lyons of Port Arthur, who he referred to as Mrs. L and a devoted and caring wife; children, Stephanie Lyons Brown (Richard), of Bronx, New York and Raven Lyons of Port Arthur; grandchildren, Jermare Michaux and Simone Brown; great-grandchild, Tatyanna Evelyn; sister, Bernadine Paulk of San Diego, California; brother, Clarence Lyons of Port Arthur; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Drake (George); Selina Kelly; and Novella Foster; brothers-in-law, Edward Kelly (Betty); Ronald Kelly; and Kevin Kelly (Tiffany); special thanks and loving care of Brother-in Law, Red Duke; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Melvin Lyons; and sisters, Betty Myler and Cheryl Lyons.

Cremation arrangements for Mr. Lyons will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12^th Street, Nederland.

Complete and updated information may be found at: broussards1889.com.