Lyston T. Lusby age 95 of Paris, Texas passed away Friday, December 11, 2020.
Due to the global pandemic a small family graveside service will be held Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Caviness, Texas with Beverly Olson officiating.
Lyston was born on March 23, 1925 in Holiday, Texas to the Rev. Arthur L. Lusby and Vysta Moody Lusby. Lyston grew up attending several churches where his father Rev. Lusby was a Methodist Pastor. Among the areas he served were Blossom, Sumner, Chicota, Belk and Hopewell. He graduated from Paris High School in 1943 then joined the Army Air Corps on November 24, 1944 where he served until October 30, 1946 Lyston was a flight officer on a B29 with the first bombard men and squadron earning the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with one Bronze Service Star Victory Medal.
Lyston worked at Southwestern Bell Telephone and was a lifetime member of the Pioneers Telecom Association where he retired after 30 years. Lyston was an avid bowler and golfer.
Lyston was preceded in death by his parents the Rev. Arthur L. Lusby and Vysta Moody Lusby, his brothers Arthur L. Lusby Jr. (Doc) and Moody Lawson Lusby. Survivors include his wife of 47 years Ruth Lusby, two daughters, one son, two step daughters and one step son as well as 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren.
Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.fry-gibbs.com.
