John Wesley Lyons

John Wesley Lyons, 68, of South Shore, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, in Destin, Florida while on vacation. John was born on December 29, 1956, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of the late John Walter and Lenore Haynes Lyons.

John was a carman for CSX Railroad and was a 1974 graduate of Greenup County High School. He was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, hiking, and exploring trails on his side-by-side. He cherished time spent with special friends. He was a man of many talents. John used his chainsaw to carve out incredible works of art that are now scattered throughout the community, each piece a lasting reminder of him. He had a love for music and often learned new songs on his guitar just to surprise those around him. He also had a passion for raising colts. He was a hardworking man and avid hunter but above all, a devoted family man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

John is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Nesba Crisp Lyons; two daughters Tina (Tim) Ashley of Lucasville, Ohio and Sarah (Brandon) Prichard of Ironton, Ohio; one granddaughter Andrea Ashley; and one great grandson Anthony Ashley.

Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 pm on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com