James B. Lyons Jr. (Jim), 76, of Mansfield, Arkansas, passed away on April 30, 2024, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Jim was born on April 22, 1948, in Bowie, Texas to James “Brock” Lyons and Patsy Ruth West Lyons.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Boatright Lyons, of 55 years; his five children: Stephanie (David) Morgan, April (Mike) Robles, Brock Lyons of Mansfield, Arkansas, Kiemeche (Westin) Corbin of Charleston, Arkansas, and Dakotha Lyons of Fort Smith, Arkansas; his seven grandchildren: Kayla (Michael) Winters, Cheyenne (Chris) Little, Michael Robles, Cody Robles, Addison Robles of Mansfield, Arkansas, Ellie Lyons of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Connor Corbin of Charleston, Arkansas; his five great-grandchildren: Kinlee and Easton Winters, Leena and Ledger Little, and soon to arrive, Letty Little, all of Mansfield, Arkansas. Jim is also survived by his mother, Patsy Lyons, and his sister, Karen Self of Bowie, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his father, James B. Lyons Sr.

Jim was a proud Vietnam veteran and served in the United States Air Force.

Jim will be greatly missed by all of his family. We will always remember his constant teasing, his great love for the Texas Longhorns (even though we are all Razorback fans), and his passion for spinning the wheel at the casino.

The family will receive friends at Martin Funeral & Cremation – Mansfield on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A private graveside service with military honors will be held at the Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Honorary pallbearers will include David Morgan, Mike Robles, Westin Corbin, Michael Robles, Cody Robles, Chris Little, and Michael Winters.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Martin Funeral & Cremation – Mansfield.