Thomas "Tom" Wayne Lyons

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Service Schedule
Graveside
Baxter Memorial Gardens
Hwy 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72653
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
2:00 p.m.
Cemetery
Baxter Memorial Gardens
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72653
Memorial Contributions
South Carolina Oncology Association Foundation, SCOA CARES
166 Stoneridge Dr.
Columbia, SC  29210


St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital
501 St. Judes Place
Memphis, TN  38105
I served in the Navy.
Thomas "Tom" Wayne LyonsI am a Veteran.

of Elgin, SC

May 31, 1963 - February 27, 2016

Thomas Wayne ''Tom'' Lyons, 52, of Richland County, SC, died February 27, 2016 after a long and extensive battle with cancer.
Tom was born in Iowa City, Iowa, to Roger Lyons (Juanita) and Bernice Barrigar Lyons but lived much of his young life in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He graduated from Mountain Home High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Tom attended Submariners School and served aboard several nuclear powered submarines. He returned home to marry his high school sweetheart Lyn Koch Lyons. Tom and Lyn had two children, Curtis Lyons (Heather) and Jessica Lyons (C.J.) and were blessed with five grandchildren. Tom also leaves behind two sisters, Barbara and Kim; as well as two brothers, Russ and Bill.
After leaving the Navy, Tom drove trucks for various companies and subsequently found his true passion as a law enforcement officer. He worked for several agencies in South Carolina which included the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office, the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office, the Richland County Sheriff's office, the University of South Carolina Police Department, and finally, the City of Columbia Police Department, serving all communities with pride for 25 years. He loved to drive race cars at the Summerville Speedway and was an avid motorcyclist. He was a member of Blaney Baptist Church, Dentsville Masonic Lodge #398, the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, and participated in many charity events to support his community. Tom also enjoyed hunting and fishing and his favorite past time was camping and riding motorcycles with his wife, Lyn.
The family would like to offer special thanks to Dr. Baldwin of South Carolina Oncology Associates and the entire nursing and medical staff at Palmetto Health Richland 11 East for their support and care over the past two years. They would also like to thank Chief W.H. ''Skip'' Holbrook and the officers and staff of the Columbia Police Department for their steadfast support. God Bless you all.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m.Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Baxter Memorial Gardens in Mountain Home. Memorials may be made to South Carolina Oncology Associates Foundation, SCOA CARES, 166 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29210 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home.

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6 Condolence(s)
Lyn Lyons
Elgin,
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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

I love and miss you so much. Everything I do and everywhere I go it reminds me of something we did or something you said. You are the beat to my heart. You truly are the strongest man I know. You never gave up the fight. No matter how much pain you were in or how bad you were feeling, you were always concerned about me and wanted me to smile. I try my best to get up everyday and smile just for you. I would give anything to hear you say "momma, I sure do Love you". You would tell me that so many times during the day or night. You wanted me to know how much you loved me. Baby, I do know. You showed me everyday. I remember the first time I realized that I loved you, I was 13 and You were my "King of hearts".

We had so many fun times together. So much love. You were taken too soon. We had so many plans together. So much we wanted to do. I promise to carry on your legacy and to make sure everyone of your grand babies know who their papa is. How much he loves each and everyone of them. You could see a sparkle in your eyes through all of your pain when those babies were around. You have touched so many peoples lives and will live on in the hearts of many. You were a ginormous man with a heart of gold. You are my big teddy bear. I Love you with every fiber of my being. There will always be only one "Dingy" and he will ALWAYS have my heart. 💘. It's never a good bye it will always be "Until we meet again".

Love your

"poohbear"

Shaquenta Byars
Columbia, SC
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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

I truly became a better person to have gotten to know you and your relentless will! Heaven has truly gained another Angel! Lyn you are the woman I will to grow up to be always right by his side with loving words, hugs, and just being you! You are a fighter just like Tom so it feels like good bye right now, but it's only see you later! Allison and myself Love you both! Oh yea for Tom 10-42 is going down over and out!

Danny and Lynn Baird
Hope, AR
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Saturday, March 5, 2016

We are sending our thoughts and prayers for the entire family. Tom was a good friend and will be truly missed. We pray that God is with each family member during this time of grieving and that He extends to you His strength, support and love. Tom will be missed.

Billy Hardin
lexington,
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Saturday, March 5, 2016

To my mentor, friend , and brother in Law Enforcement I will truly miss you sir. Rest in Peace and I will see you again count on it.

Travis Roberts
Columbia,
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Saturday, March 5, 2016

I am honored to have known you and to have been your friend while you were here. I looked up to you as I entered the brotherhood of law enforcement and am glad I had you as a mentor. You were the best street cop I have ever had the priveledge to work with and a true best friend. I am going to miss you my big brother. You may be gone from this ole earth but you will never be forgotten.

Love you.

Linda Hensley
Mountain Home, AR
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Saturday, March 5, 2016

I am truly sorry for your loss Lyn. I know Tom was your world and he will be missed, but I am so thankful that he is no longer in pain. He was a wonderful person.