James Lyons Sr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Lyons Sr. of Abbeville, Louisiana, who passed away on January 20, 2024, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Lyons Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, L. C. Holifield and Evangelist Kathleen Holifield; his siblings, Robert Lyons, Carnell Lyons, Clayton Holifield, Cellastine Dutley and Shirley Jones (Marvin); and his daughter Catherina Diggins.
He is survived by: his close friend Sandra Breaux of Abbeville; his children, James Lyons, Jr. of Jackson, MS and Lexie Newton of Abbeville; his stepdaughter Fallon Bessard (Terry Jr.) of Abbeville; his siblings, Ruthie Mitchell of Jackson, MS., Juanita Allen (James) of Jackson, MS., Mary Cade of Jackson, MS. and Larry Holifield of Jackson, MS; his sisters-in-law, Eyerone Lyons and Denise Lyons of Jackson, MS; his grandchildren, DeMario (Tambra), Devon, Elisha, Daniel, Josh, Sailor, Bailee, Briley, Bria, Brooklyn and Eric; and his godchildren, Tyrannisha, Deondre and Jacob Jr.. He is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
