Ted Lyons, 80, of Danville, AR passed away unexpectedly Tuesday September 17, 2013 at UAMS in Little Rock, AR. Services will be 10:00 am Friday, September 20 at the Danville First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held at the Church September 19 from 5-7pm. Burial will be at the Earl Ladd Cemetery. Ted was born on August 6, 1933 in Belleville, AR to Ed and Geneva Basinger Lyons. He was raised in Danville, AR and graduated from Danville High School in 1950. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Arkansas Tech where he was a four-year letterman in basketball for coach Sam Hindsman. He received his Master of Education Degree and his Specialist Degree in Administration from the University of Arkansas. He was a Korean War Veteran having served 4 years in the United States Air Force. He was a teacher and basketball coach for 19 years in the state of Arkansas. He coached at Drew Central in Monticello, Crossett High School, and Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. From 1977-1999 he served as High School Principal and Superintendent for the Danville School District where the Gym was named in his honor. Ted Lyons was a coach at heart. He was so proud to be able to influence the lives of so many young people. The highlight of his coaching career was his 1968 Crossett team that won the State Championship and in the same year was the head coach of the All Star Team. His memberships and associations included: First Baptist Church Danville, where his favorite ministry was the Awana Program that he served in faithfully. Lions Club, The Arkansas Association of Education Administrators(AAEA) and the Arkansas Rural Schools Association. Survivors include his wife Saundra Aikman Lyons and a daughter Martha Holland (Mike) of White Hall. A stepson Chris Briggs (Lora) of Briggsville,two grandchildren, Katie and Jacob Holland of White Hall. A sister Vicki Lyons Forrest (James) of Bella Vista. Nephews, Alan Forrest(Angele) of Maumelle. Brad, Jeff and Todd Lyons of Idaho. Nieces, Lottie Forrest Secker (Mark) of Rogers and Wendy Lyons of Idaho. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter Lindsey Holland and brother Billy Ed Lyons. In lieu of flowers Memorials may be directed to the Danville First Baptist Church Building Fund. P O Box 877, Danville, AR 72833 Pallbearers: Dr. Stanley Teeter, Phil Young, Harold Pierce, Mike Donnell, Chad Stanley, Scott Peek, Jon Pool, Gregg Grant Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com