Julio Almanza, age 16, of Lyons, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Julio was a native and a life-long resident of Toombs County. Julio was a very brilliant, vibrant and out going young man who had a huge passion for sports.  He participated in many sports at Toombs County High School to include football, soccer, and wrestling.  When Julio was not active in sports, he enjoyed and loved spending his time with his loving family. Julio was a beautiful child gone to soon from this world, loving family and friends.  He will be missed by all who knew him.

Julio is preceded in death by a baby brother Angel Almanza, Paternal Grandparents, Socorro & Rosa Almanza and one family friend Santiago Hernandez.

Julio is survived by his loving parents, Ramon & Oralia Almanza of Lyons; three brothers, Ramon, Juan, & Wilmer Almanza of Lyons; twin sisters Rosa (Octavio) Castanon and Sandra (Heliodoro) Calixto; Maternal Grandparents, Antonio and Celia Garcia; four nieces, Stella Calixto, Alexia Castanon, April Almanza, and Emma Perez; and three nephews, Nicholas Almanza, Leonard Castanon and Lucas Perez.

Visitation for Julio Almanza will be held on Thursday March 5, 2020 from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Toombs County High School Auditorium with a Rosary Service scheduled at 6:00 pm with Father Ben Dallas.

A Catholic funeral service will be held on Friday March 6, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Booster Stadium (The Pit) in Lyons with Father Ben and Chaplain Steven Toole Officiating.

Interment will follow in the Lyons City Cemetery.

Ronnie L. Stewart Funeral Service Vidalia Chapel is in charge of arrangements.