Roy Gene Lyons was born Jan. 11, 1941, to Wilta Darlene Lyons and Leroy Eugene Ginn in Superior. He was adopted, at the age of four by Marion Lyons and Eunice Lyons (his biological grandparents) on Aug. 31, 1945, and grew up in Nelson.

He married the love of his life, Marlis Ann Killough on Oct. 6, 1965, in Presho, S.D. They were blessed with three children: Martin, Pixie and Melissa.

For the majority of his life, Roy drove a semi truck. He later started his own autobody and mechanics shop in Montrose (Roy's Repair & Autobody). He definitely was a "jack of all trades." He taught his children, at a young age, responsibility, respect and how to work hard just like he did for his family!

Roy was preceded in death by his wife; parents; sister, Katherine; brothers, Lennis Leroy, Lowell Bruce, Lyle Ray, Leon Allen, and Lynn Doyle.

He is survived by his children: Martin and Becky Lyons of Henderson Neb., Pixie Kyle of Mississippi, and Melissa Serrano of Grand Island; brothers, Larry Gene Ginn and Lindell Dean (Butch) Lyons; and sister, Lyla Faye Kruse. Roy and Marlis Lyons were blessed to have left behind 15 grandchildren and great-grandchildren to carry on their legacy!

Visitation was held Friday, Feb. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Melby Mortuary in Mankato.

Family and friends gathered at the graveside for the service held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, with Pastor Jim Rice officiating.

Burial was in the Red Cloud Cemetery, Red Cloud, Neb.

Melby Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.