Obituary of Booker Taliaferro Lyons

The Life of Booker T. Lyons

On December 24, 1957, Booker Taliaferro Lyons “Terry” was born to his late parents Wash Lyons Sr. and Fannie Emma (Spencer) Lyons in Ashtabula, Ohio.

Booker graduated from Ashtabula High School class of 1976, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track. He was an outstanding athlete, team player, and leader. He had a passion for sports and his favorite teams were the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Cavaliers (Cavs), and he often enjoyed sitting on his front porch with his brothers Jerry and Joey talking about the games.

Booker was a dedicated and very hard-working man. He was employed by TMD Wek North located in Jefferson, Ohio where he had been employed for more than 10 years as a machine operator technician.

Booker affectionately called “Terry” had a funny sense of humor, amazing smile, great personality and humbled spirit. As a devoted and loving son, he showed compassion as he cared for his wonderful mother in her latter days. He enjoyed cooking and watching his favorite TV programs especially old classic movies. His favorite desserts were Banana Pudding made by his sister Harriet, and the German Chocolate cake that his sister Queenie would make for him every year for his birthday, as well as the delicious home cook meals that his brother “Joey” prepared for them daily and on special holidays. Booker was a happy person and fun to be around he would often joke with his sister Theresa who he lovingly called “Sis”.  Terry was loved by many and will be sadly missed.

Booker Taliaferro Lyons “Terry” suddenly departed this life on Sunday July 15th, 2018.

Booker was proceeded in death by his parents; Wash and Fannie Emma Lyons Sr., Siblings; Bishop Robert L. Lyons, Wash Lyons Jr. “Coach” and baby Fannie Lyons “Fan”, Nephew: Cheyrone Kelley.

He leaves to cherish his memory one beloved daughter who he loved with his whole heart; Latoi Jenise Lyons, Son-in-law Andrew Habbas and beautiful twin grandchildren; Royal Sevyn Habbas and Allayah Jaqueline Habbas of Marion, OH. Siblings; Queenie M. Kelley of Ashtabula, OH, Theresa Lyons of Youngstown, OH, Jeremiah “Jerry” Lyons and Joseph “Joey” Lyons both of Ashtabula, OH, Pastors Harriet (Harry T.) McCain of Miami Lakes, FL, Nieces, Great Niece and Nephew Sheri and Carey Lyons of Baton Rouge, LA, N. Joelle Lee of Pasadena, MD, Jotlynn Lyons of Phoenix, Arizona, Brittany L. McCain and Peyton C. Ortiz of Miami Lakes, FL, and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Viewing will start at 10:00 am and Homegoing Service will be held 12:00 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Gateway Church 2300 Austinburg Rd. Ashtabula, OH. Pastors Harry T. and Harriet L. McCain are Officiating. A private viewing will be held on Tuesday July 24th, 2018 for the family only. Burial: Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Ashtabula, Ohio. All Services are being handled by Ducro Funeral Home, 4524 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio. All floral arrangements should be sent to Gateway Church.