Curtis Lyons (Lansing)

Curtis Cornelius Lyons passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Age 58 years. He was born May 9, 1965, in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The son of Florence Lyons and Oscar Kelly.

Curtis relocated to Michigan at a young age, and he attended Northwestern Elementary School and Walter French Junior High. He was a very strong swimmer and loved wrestling so much that he joined the wrestling and the swim team while attending Everett High School. For several years Curtis worked for Peckham vocational and the Advent House.

Curtis was very optimistic, looking for the good in all situations. He loved his family and friends, telling his family he loved them as often as he could. He loved to dance and being outdoors, as well as having a good time, especially while telling jokes. He was well known to many as “Duck”, “Curt”, or “No Shirt Curt” and he left a lasting impression on anyone in his presence that will remain as great memories to many.

He leaves to cherish his memory son, Jordan Lee Lyons; grandchildren, Noah and Maliyah Lyons; sisters, Linda Walls, Shirley Borney, Connie Kelly all of Lansing, Michigan, and Devonia Hudson of Charlotte, North Carolina; brothers, Jerry “Joe” Lyons of Brookhaven, Mississippi and Victor Lyons of Lansing, Michigan; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Curtis was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Lyons; parents Oscar Kelly and Florence Lyons; grandparents, Eugene and Josephine Stewart; sisters, Annie Stewart, Marie Lyons, and Gwendolyn Lyons; brother, Willie Lee Lyons; niece, Dalonda Rochelle Lyons; and nephew, Delayno Raymont Hudson Jr.

The family would like to express special thanks to everyone who knew and loved Curtis. All the acts of kindness and prayers are greatly appreciated at this time.

 "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it" (Proverbs 4:23).

From Genesis 4:9 There is a term we used when I was growing up, "My Brother's Keeper". It's been awhile since I was a little kid, yet I remember what we meant back in the old days. - Sapphire (Devonia Hudson)