Francis Lyon's Obituary
Francis Gene Lyon, 80, passed away Friday, April 8, 2011 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 36 years of service. He was born March 1, 1931 in Pontotoc, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Blanch Lyon, and brother, James. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Marjorie Carlson Lyon; daughter, Marsha Whittington and son, David Lyon, both of Collierville, TN; two grandsons, Brent Lyon and Brad Whittington; and one great-granddaughter, Allie Lyon. He also leaves a brother, John Lyon of Water Valley, MS and a sister, Martha Bull of Crownsville, MD. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Apple Grove Alzheimer’s and Dementia Residence, 3575 Hacks Cross Road, Memphis, TN.
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