He was a life-long resident of Hawkins County. He was educated in the Hawkins County School System. William retired as a Medical Attendant from Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport. He attended the Rogersville Church of God. William was a quiet man who led a simple life and was loved by his family. He was the son of the late William Harry and Juanita Lyons.
He is preceded in death by his brother, David Lyons.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Hazel; sisters, Mary Brice, Maude Fugate; sister-in-law, Edith Lyons; brother-in-law, Herman (Agnes) Buttry; sister-in-law, Ruth (Paul), Jesse, all of Rogersville; step daughters, Judy Miller of Sneedville, Tammy Elmore of Knoxville; nieces, Tina (Michael) Goins of Knoxville, Sharon Austin, Fayetteville, N.C., Ruby Brice or Rogersville; nephews, Keith (Vivian) Lyons, Hampton, Va., Herman “Tiny” Brice, and Bobby “Nookie” Burton Jr. of Rogersville; three grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the Christian Sells Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Carl Hamilton officiating.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com
