James “Jimbo” R. Lyons, 54, of North Platte, passed away Feb. 22, 2016 at Great Plains Health. He was born Feb. 23, 1961 to Wilford A. and Roberta (Garrard) Lyons, Jr in Alliance, NE. Jimbo graduated from Papillion High School in Omaha and went on to serve in the United States Army. After his service he worked as a self-employed carpenter in the North Platte area. He is survived by his father, Bill Lyons of Denver, his siblings Brian (Peggy) Bayne of North Platte, Tina Lyons of Shreveport, LA and Kathy Lyons of Post Falls, ID; uncles, Randy and Jim Copley; aunts, Marilyn (Ed) Maginnis of Grand Island, NE and Joyce (Gordon) Koch of Grand Junction, CO; nephews and niece, Trevor and Bobbi Jo of North Platte and Brain and Cody of Simi Valley, CA; two half-sisters, Melanie and Dawn Lyons; and a step sister, Lina (Mark) Hauser. He was preceded in death by his mother. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Cremation was chosen. Services will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor John Stone officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.