Larry Ray Lyons, 87, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, peacefully at home following a 3-year illness. Born on February 15, 1938, he was the son of Hovey and Mildred (Maick) Lyons. Larry married Patricia Louise Cummings on October 19, 1957, at the Bedford Free Methodist Church, and she preceded him in death on January 5, 2022.

Larry was proud of growing up in the Englewood neighborhood. He retired as a long-haul truck driver, taking limestone all over the country, accumulating over 4 million miles.

Larry is survived by his children, Gary (Marla) Lyons of Heltonville, Chris (Amanda) Lyons of Williams, and Donna (Ken) Ikerd of Bedford; his grandchildren, Brandi Clark, Eric (Jolene) Lyons, Sean (Brittany) Lyons, Stephanie (Tony) Brock, Kevin (Rachel) Ikerd, and Kaci (Nolan) King; his great grandchildren, Velvet (Tyler) Harding, Kayn Clark, Dylan Lyons, Brooke Lyons, Gracie Brock, Maddie Brock, Maggie Lyons, Cooper King, and Layla; his step grandchildren, Jacob Blackburn and Caleb Blackburn; his step great-grandchildren, Charolette Blackburn and Emma Blackburn; and his sister, Zona Mills.

Preceding him in death are his wife, Patty Lyons; parents, Hovey and Mildred Lyons; and his brothers, Fred Lyons, Carl Lyons, and David Lyons.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes, 818 18th Street, Bedford, Indiana. Burial will follow at Dive Cemetery in Bedford, Indiana. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. at Ferguson-Lee Chapel.

Special thanks to Southern Care Hospice who provided wonderful care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to Dive Cemetery.

Memories may be shared, condolences sent, and flowers ordered at www.ThorneFunerals.com.

The staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes is honored to have been entrusted with the arrangements for Larry Lyons.