Todd Lyons, Sr.

Mr. Gregory Todd Lyons, Sr., 53, of Smoaks, entered into eternal rest Sunday, March 27, 2016 at The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 3 pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral home, Ehrhardt-Bamberg Chapel.  Interment will follow in Hagan Cemetery.

Born July 6, 1962 in Bamberg County and was a son of Buddy and Sara Strickland Lyons.  He was a Trade Specialist at SCDOT-Bamberg County where he worked for 28 years and had many very special co-workers and friends.  He loved to hunt and was a lifelong member of the Bull Bay Hunting Club.  He was also a member of the Berea Advent Christian Church.  He most loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and family.

Surviving in addition to his parents of Smoaks are: his three children, Jennifer Martin (Jason Etheredge), Todd Lyons Jr. (Mandy Bishop), and Sara Elizabeth Craven (Dallas Craven); seven grandchildren, Victoria Martin, Aubrey Martin, Russell Bowen, Katie Craven, Blake Craven, Emily Lyons, and Briar Lyons; as well as a granddaughter due in August.  He is also survived by his two brothers, Buddy Lyons, Jr. (Teresa) and Wade Lyons, Sr. (Lynette); two nephews, Wade Lyons, Jr. and George Lyons; three special aunts, Peggy Langston, Judy Jeffcoat, and Aquilla Lyons; and many cousins, inlcuding John Langston, Tony Lyons, and Jamie Carter, who Todd regarded as his brothers.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 at THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES, EHRHARDT-BAMBERG CHAPEL, 2515 Lowcountry Highway, Ehrhardt, 803.267.1971.  Visit the online registry at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.