Ernest "Ernie" Lyons, born September 6, 1932, age 89, of Hudson passed away August 19, 2022, after a period of declining health at the Berkeley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Watson Lyons, his parents, Clarence and Lela Lyons, sister, Helen Norris, brothers, Eugene, Charles and Donald Lyons.

He is survived by his daughter, Sybil Lyons of Hudson; one son, Michael Lyons (Pam of Hudson; one granddaughter, Kenya Bryant (Lewis) of Connelly Springs; one great-grandson, Malachi Bryant, two brothers, James "Red" Lyons (Peggy) of Boone and Doyle Lyons (Brenda) of Christiansburg, VA; two sisters-in-law, Rachel Lyons of Mooresville and Lu Lyons of Lenoir; six nieces and eight nephews, special friends, Lisa Ryder, Nelson and Debbie Baily of Hudson; Craig and Sue Averbach of Tallahassee and Greg McMahan of Dandridge, Tennessee; plus an extended bowling family.

Ernie was a veteran of the US Army during Korea War. Early in his career, Ernie was a brick and stone mason, working with his family, Taylor Construction and then his own business at which time he built not only houses, but churches, schools, and hotels. After construction, Ernie drove a truck until he retired.

Ernie was an avid bowler and loved competition. He bowled in multiple leagues and tournaments, and was at one time an Ambassador with the Unifour Senior Games. Ernie along with his bowling buddy, Bob Bollinger won a National Double title in 2007. Even though he could no longer bowl being a spectator was on of the things he enjoyed the most.

A memorial service will be conducted Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 2:00 PM, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Freddy Lindsey will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the donors local hospice.

Online condolences may be sent to the Lyons family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.