Funeral services for Ernest Lyons, 86, of Vidalia, LA that passed peacefully at his residence on Aug. 2, 2020, will be at 11:00 AM Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 at Concordia Funeral Home with Rev. Leon Dixon officiating.

Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 at the Natchez National Cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 PM at the funeral home.

Ernest Lyons was born in Vidalia, LA on May 1, 1934, the son of Herman and Mamie Brown Lyons.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Valerie "Connie" Lyons; brothers including Herman Lyons; sisters; aunts and uncles.

Mr. Lyons leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Johnnie Mae Lyons; four sons, Don Lyons (Lubertha), both of Vidalia, LA, Ernest Lyons, Jr., Atlanta, GA, Ronald Spears (Kendra), LaPlace, LA, Daryl Spears, Independence, LA; five daughters, Jacqueline Dixon (Rev. Leon), Shelia Lyons, Ernestine Johnson (Kedrick), all of Vidalia, LA, Edrena Lyons, Houston, TX, Marcy Reed (Jerome), Monroe, LA; two sisters, Betty Miller, Vidalia, LA, Mary Louise Lyons, Chicago, IL; twenty-two grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Due to the unforeseen circumstances, the COVID-19, strictly enforced guidelines have been issued by the State of Louisiana Government, we ask that you respect the gathering of persons at a time.  The family has requested that immediate family attends the services.

Online condolences can be sent to www.concordiafuneralhomeinc.com