It's considered the last big outdoor family event just as the kids wind down the summer. The annual Community Cookoff Cookout promises to have something for kids and adults with one central theme... free food!
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It's considered the last big outdoor family event just as the kids wind down the summer. The annual Community Cookoff Cookout promises to have something for kids and adults with one central theme... free food!
Sidney R. Lyons passed away on July 23 at the age of 71. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle, known for his kindness and generosity.
Born on March 17th, 1954, in Bristol, TN, Sidney lived a life filled with love, service, hard work, and faith. He honorably served 25 years in the United States Air Force before retiring, followed by 15 years at Raytheon.
Sidney is survived by his wife, Delia Lyons; two sons, Ricky Lyons and Joey Alingcastre; three daughters, Kathy Williams, Vickie Queen, and Tonya Lyons; and six grandchildren: Rasco Razon, Renzo Razon, Raven Razon, Linzy Williams Jr., Chelsea Queen, Victoria White, and Carter Queen. He is survived by his sister, Sylvia Davis; four nieces and nephews, Angela Edwards, Reginald Davis, LaSonya Johnson, Jeanna Racquel and several great nephews and nieces.
A visitation will be held on Monday, August 4th, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., also at Faith Chapel. Burial will take place at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, FL. A repast will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Osceola Golf Course.
The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to all the hospital staff and friends for their support and compassion.
Though he may be gone from our sight, Sidney will live forever in our hearts.
AUG 4. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CT)
Faith Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory (South)
100 Beverly Pkwy
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 432-6146
AUG 4. 11:00 AM (CT)
Faith Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory (South)
100 Beverly Pkwy
Pensacola, FL 32505
(850) 432-6146
1 Cemetery Road
Pensacola, FL 32508
Welcome to the 2025 Douglass Reunion, from former teacher Mrs. Lois Page Roberts, and former Douglass School student and Teacher Legacy daughter Roberta (Bert) Webb (click the video button twice to play):
Here are pictures from the 2025 Douglass Reunion Memorial Service, Sunday, July 5, 2025. (Click on the pictures below to make them bigger).
The Douglass Banquet pictures are further down this column (NOTE: At the bottom of the page, click "older posts." The first Banquet pictures are one page back.)
More Pictures from the 2025 Douglass Reunion Banquet in Kingsport, Tennessee (click on the pictures to make them bigger):