H. Arnold Lyons, 94, a lifelong resident of Owings passed away December 2, 2014 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick. He was born December 2, 1920 in Owings to Hendricks and Helen Pearl (Gibson) Lyons. Arnold graduated from Charlotte Hall Military Academy in 1938. He married Cathryn Milhado in 1942 and they made their home in Owings.

Arnold enlisted in the United States Army in 1942 and was honorably discharged in 1945. He was employed as a security guard at the Naval Research Laboratory at Randle Cliff in Chesapeake Beach.

Arnold was also a lifelong farmer, raising tobacco and produce. He was a member of the Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach. Arnold enjoyed sports, especially the Baltimore Orioles and the old Baltimore Colts. He also enjoyed horse racing, playing cards and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Arnold was preceded in death by his parents and wife Cathryn M. Lyons. He is survived by a son Douglas A. Lyons and wife Bonnie of Owings, grandson Douglas A. Lyons, Jr. of Baltimore and granddaughter Brooke A. Wilde and husband Mike of Owings. Also surviving are grandchildren Mason C. and Stella C. Wilde.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.