Father: Charles Enoch Lyness (1885-1952)
Mother: May Virgie Hildebrand ( 1885- 1957)
Born December 27, 1925, at Troy, Kansas.Spouse: Ruth Genevieve Nordberg ( 1922-)
Married February 8, 1949, at Fort Dix, New Jersey.Children:
- M John Joseph Lyness (1950-).
- F Kristine Anne Lyness (1951-).
- F Karen Elizabeth Lyness (1954-).
- F Kathryn Sue Lyness ( 1957-).
- M David Craig Lyness (1960-).