Frank Lyons

Frank Lyons, 64, stepped into his eternal life on June 24, 2020. Franks received his wings after a five year battle of cancer at his home in care of his daughter Kiyamika Holmes. Frank was born on January 23, 1956 to the late Mary and Andrew Lyons. He was the 2nd child of 4. Frank was baptized by Rev. J.R Mitchell of Christian Mission Baptist Church at the tender age of 10. He later in his adult life joined Second Saint John Missionary Baptist Church of Avondale, LA. He attended John Mac Senior High, but received his GED in 1974. He employed at Coca Cola in 1975 and also became a DJ as a side hobby. He later started driving trucks for Nationals. Frank retired from McCormick Trucking after his health began to fail. Frank was the type of person who loved his family and loved making everyone laugh. He has a nick name for everyone he met from Gorilla to pus head. Even after failing ill, Frank still manage to keep a smile on everyone’s face. He was a good man and a dedicated father. His memories will be cherished by his wife Felicia Holmes Lyons, five children Frank Jr., Nicholas, Kiyamkia Lyons, Franzelle Martin and Tre’Von Holmes; six grandchildren Faith, Tavion, Kiamani, Kayman, Nicholas Lyons, Jr. and McKenzie Scott; two sisters Willie Mae Guy (Wendell) and Victoria Rowan; Mom Rosia Holmes; his brother/ cousin Willie Williams, Teddy Bursey, Frank Dorsey and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relative and friends. Frank is preceded in death by his parents Mary and Andrew Lyons; sister Denice Lyons-Williams; grandparents Willie Mae Hayes, Beatrice and Leroy Smith. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service at D.W. Rhodes Funeral home, 3933 Washington Ave New Orleans, LA 70125 on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM. Visitation will start at 12:00 PM. Rev. Tyrone Smith, Officiating. Interment: Private. Arrangments entrusted to D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA. Due to Covid-19 all those in attendance are required to wear a face mask and to practice social distancing. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.