Michael L. Lyons
February 11, 1953 - September 14, 2016
Michael L. Lyons was born February 11, 1953 in Jackson, Mississippi to Euphas H. Lyons and Cleolevia H. Lyons. Michael was the fourth child born into this union. He was preceded in death by his father Euphas, mother Cleolevia, sister Sandra and brother Euphas. The family relocated to Jackson, Michigan in 1957. Michael attended the Jackson Public Schools. After graduating from high school he went on to attend Michigan State University, where he excelled in track and field. Michael was employed with the State of Michigan until he retired. He married Janice Waldrip and they had a daughter named Tianna. He later met Fletchia Lowery and had his only son, Gabre. Michael had a long term relationship with Janice Lynn Hayward, in which he became guardian over her two sons; Juwan Gordon and Alonzo Hayward, raising them as his own. He leaves to cherish his memories, his sisters; Jacquelyn Gillum and Cleopatra Lyons, daughter; Tianna Hardin (Ronnie), and son; Gabre Lowery, grandchildren; Montavious Jackson, Dejuana Hardin, Kamaria Hardin, Jakarrius Hardin and Kaden Hollbrook, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Michael L. Lyons was born February 11, 1953 in Jackson, Mississippi to Euphas H. Lyons and Cleolevia H. Lyons. Michael was the fourth child born into this union. He was preceded in death by his father Euphas, mother Cleolevia, sister Sandra... View Obituary & Service Information