Herbert C. Lyons

Herbert C. Lyons, 74, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Herb was an avid bowler and bowled at Dixie Bowl and all the bowling alleys in the area. He had over 100 Perfect 300 Bowling Games and numerous 800 series. During the 1982/1983 season he was the City of Louisville Bowling Record Holder for an 813 series. Herb was also inducted into the Bowling Hall of Fame in the 1980's. One of his bowling 3 man teams in 1993 bowled an 824 game which was the record until 2013. Herb was a welder by trade and worked for Jeff Boat for over 20 years and then went to Caldwell Tanks and worked there for many years before his retirement. One of Herbs work accomplishments was building the Louisville Bat which is on display in front of the Louisville Slugger Museum. He was an outgoing and loveable person who never met a stranger. Herb was known for his personality and was loved around the bowling community. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was born on March 29, 1948 in Germany. He is preceded in death by his Wife, Ruth Lyons, Brother-In Law, Lonnie Allen.

Herb is survived by his Nephew, Lonnie Jeffery Allen, Sister-In Law, Sandra Allen, Niece, Cindy Hurn, Great Friends, Rick Dennis, Tom & Cathy Derringer, and Dallas Derringer. Herb also leaves behind to cherish his memory a host of Bowling Friends and Community and Extended Family.

A Celebration of Herb's Life will be held at the Dixie Bowl after the Holidays. We will announce the Days and Times.