Background
Lyons, JOhn Rolland was born on April 27, 1909 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Son of Neen T. and Goldie N. (Hill) Lyons.
Lyons, JOhn Rolland was born on April 27, 1909 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Son of Neen T. and Goldie N. (Hill) Lyons.
Bachelor of Science, University Iowa, 1933.
Field engineer Department Transportation, State of Illinois, Peoria, 1930-1931. Civil engineer I-IV Central Office, Springfield, Illinois, 1934-1953, civil engineer V, 1953-1966, municipal section chief, civil engineer VI, 1966-1972.
Radio officer Civil Defense Agency, Springfield and Sangamon County, Illinois, since 1952. Member National Society of Professional Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers, American Public Works Association, American Association State Highway Officials (Meritorious Service award 1968), Illinois Society Professional Engineers, Illinois Association State Highway Engineers, State Illinois Employees Association, Amateur Trapshooters Association, Sangamon Valley Radio Club, Lakewood Golf and Country Club, Knights of Columbus, Abe Lincoln Gun Club, South Fork Conservation Club (Illinois).
Married Mary Jane Doht, June 10, 1924. Children: Marlene R. Lyons Sparks, Sharon K. Lyons Hutson, Mary Lynn.