Robert E. Lyons, 92, of Vero Beach, FL, died Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Lawnwood Medical Center in Fort Pierce, FL.

Mr. Lyons was born in Martinsville, Clinton County, OH and moved to Vero Beach in 1988 from Wilmington, OH.

He had been an electrician for Updyke Electric before his retirement. He was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church in Ft. Pierce, FL and the IBEW local 82.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and had been in the signal corp.

He was the nicest man you ever met, always stopping to help someone.  Never got mad, and never held hate in his heart.  Always smiling and extremely smart.

Survivors include his son, James Lyons of Nancy, KY, son, Timothy Montgomery of Peebles, OH and Donald Montgomery of NC; daughters, Shawna Zurface of Nancy, KY; brother, Russell Lyons; 12 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his sister, Leona Harvey, a daughter, Shelly Rapp and  his wives, Jane Lyons and Patricia Montgomery Lyons.

Mr. Lyons will be transferred to the Reynolds-Smith Funeral Home in Wilmington, OH, and interment will take place in Martinsville Cemetery in Martinsville, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Foundation.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach.