Gary Lee Lyon

Gary Lee Lyon obituary, Massillon, OH

Gary Lee Lyon

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Gary Lyon Obituary

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Gary Lee Lyon, 65, of Massillon, passed away on November 14, 2025 at Aultman Massillon.

He was born on June 19, 1960 to Granville and the late Mary (Ferrell) Lyon in Massillon, OH.

Gary worked at Brewster Dairy for many years. He hauled Amish on trips and to area stores. Known for his out going personality, he was often found talking with stranger and making new friends. Gary was a jokester. He always had a Pepsi and a cigarette. Gary enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing with his cousin Archie. He would give the shirt off his back to someone in need. He also enjoyed scrapping.

Gary is survived by his loving daughter, Christina Shuck; grandchildren, Gracie Dailey and Thomas Dailey Jr.; siblings, Deena Snyder, Mark (Dorothy) Lyons, David (Donna Hun) Lyon, Jeff (Betty) Lyon, Gale (Mark) Durr, and Michael Lyon; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held Sunday, November 23, 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, Massillon, with a funeral service to start at 2:00pm, Pastor Duane Wilbur, officiating.

Burial will be private on Monday at Juanita Ferrell's Place in Summerfield, OH.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

To share a memory of Gary or leave a special message for his family, visit the guest book below.

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To plant trees in memory, please visit theĀ Sympathy Store.

Paquelet and Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Homes

1100 Wales Rd NE, Massillon, OH 44646

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Upcoming Events

Nov

23

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

1100 Wales Rd NE, Massillon, OH 44646

Send Flowers

Nov

23

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Paquelet Funeral Home

1100 Wales Road Northeast, Massillon, OH 44646

Send Flowers

Only 13 hours left for delivery to next service.