James (Jim) D. Lyman, 79, of Springfield, MO passed away at his home Thursday, January 17, 2013 following a lengthy illness.
A devoted husband and father, he is survived by Dee, his wife of 57 years; son, James Michael (Kim), a children’s pastor for 25 years and Founder of Kid’s Church Stuff; daughter, Cindi Boston (Darwin), CEO of Pregnancy Care Center; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Jim was born October 24, 1933 to a loving birth-mother who placed him into the caring arms of adoptive parents, William and Tillie Lyman. He lived his life serving Jesus Christ and others. He died peacefully listening to one of his favorite hymns, Amazing Grace.
Jim was a State Farm Insurance agent for 36 years. He spent his life giving to others through church, business, Optimist International, Riverside School (for special needs) and the National Federation of Independent Businessmen. He was instrumental in helping construct the children’s steam engine at Carillon Park in Dayton, OH. He found great joy in sponsoring children’s missions projects.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 21, 2013 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation is Sunday from 4-5 p.m., in the funeral home.
Memorial gifts, celebrating the gift of every life, may be sent to Pregnancy Care Center, 1342 E. Primrose Ste C, Springfield, MO 65804.