A candle was lit by Kerissa Gallegos on February 3, 2018 11:47 AM

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Sonny was one of my favorite Professors. Back then I was a struggling single Mom putting myself through college and living at a housing project. He new at the time I had no car and no way to get to our tour of the prison so he picked me up himself and took me. He crawled through my housing complex in a car that looked like he was an old school gangster with his windows all tinted out or an undercover narcotics officer. My neighbors had a field day with the possible rumors of what this little white girl got herself into and Sonny knew it and we just laughed and laughed as we rolled on out. He was funny and kind and spoke highly of his wife and family and he encouraged us on and enlightened us on how the world turned with its many cultures and belief systems. He will always be one of the greats!

A candle was lit by Kerissa Gallegos ~ Maui, Hawai on February 3, 2018 11:40 AM

Message from Las Vegas NV

My condolences to the entire family. Sonny was such an inspiration to me and many others in the community college system. He challenged me and made me a better critical thinker. I will always have fond memories of him.

Message from Shella Mae Peligro Cagayan de Oro city Philippines

Hi to lyerly family specially to Sir Ron lyerly Condolence to ur family.....
May God Bless ur family...

Message from Roger Easter

On behalf of Turnbow-Higgs American Legion Post 240, I express condolences to the family and friends of retired Air Force Master Sgt. Arnold Lyerly. Arnold has made his final roll call at post everlasting where he stands before the Commander of all Creation.

R.I.P. Arnold and THANK YOU for your honorable and faithful service to the Nation.