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William Lyon Obituary

William Darrow Lyon, 76, of Lake Monticello, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at The Village at Gordon House. He was born on September 3, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, to William Thorncroft Lyon and Jessie (Darrow) Lyon Johnston.

Bill married his wife, Judith Hess in 1958. He then served in the United States Navy, reaching the rank of Lieutenant. He was a professor of Chemistry at the University of Akron from 1968-1985 after which he enrolled in Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia. He served as pastor of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Baltimore, Md.; St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Lisbon Falls, Maine; and as assistant pastor of Grace and Glory Lutheran Church in Palmyra, Virginia. He was most recently a member of Christ Community Church in Charlottesville, Virginia. He loved his family and was known for his care and compassion for people. Bill enjoyed reading, music, and playing the clarinet in the Second Wind Band in Charlottesville. Bill will be remembered for his gentle spirit and his passionate love for his Lord, Jesus Christ.

Bill is survived by his wife, Judith Hess Lyon; his children, Jeffrey (Lynne) Lyon of Yorktown, Virginia, and their children: Devin, Michaela and Emily; John (Sandra) Lyon of Stow, Ohio, and their children: Chad, Rachel, Jordan and Jason; Susan (Vance) Cathell of Fairfax, Virginia and their children: Matthew, Jessie, and Kate; his sister, Judith L. Besser, of Homewood, Illinois; and cousin, Kenneth (Jenny) Chase of Aiken, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents and his great-grandfather, Clarence Darrow.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Christ Community Church by the Pastor Bill Copeland. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Culpeper National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 25, 2013 at Thacker Brothers Lake Monticello Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of the Piedmont, 695 Peter Jefferson Parkway #300, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902; or to the Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation, 6144 Clark Center Ave., Sarasota, Florida 34238. Family and friends may share memories and photos at:

www.thackerbrothers.com.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Jan. 25, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for William Lyon

16 Entries

Robert Haver

January 16, 2020

Judy,
Thinking about you on the anniversary of Bill's passing. Our friendship at St. Luke's was during great times in my life. God is so good!

Debbie Sulik

February 3, 2013

He leaves a wonderful legacy in his dear family. I love how his love for Jesus keeps shining through.

Martie Wills

January 29, 2013

Judith - I thought so much of your husband. He was such a mild-mannered gentleman. Obviously very comfortable in his love of the Lord and life itself. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Mark Mendenhall

January 27, 2013

Judy,
May the Lord bring you comfort, we remember Bill as graceful Godly man.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of mourning.

With God's Love,

January 27, 2013

Was glad to see the obituary on Bill....he is finally with his Lord and probably singing and playing in a band...
Much love Jane

Rhonda Lyon

January 25, 2013

God Bless you all ..He was truly a wonderful man and I know he is loved by many and will be dearly missed!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all...

Rhonda Lyon

January 25, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all... he was truly a wonderful man...

January 25, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

James Brunt

January 25, 2013

John and Sandy,
So sorry to hear about your dad, Mary and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow.

January 25, 2013

Dear Judy & Family,
So sorry for your loss. Great is his reward in Heaven!
Molly Eastwood

January 24, 2013

Dear Judy, John and Sandy and Family,
Please know that we hold you in prayer. We remember your dad as a very kind man! love, Lance and Carol Apple

Cindy Frank

January 24, 2013

Judy, Susan, Jeff & John, I was so sad to hear of the passing of your husband/dad. I count myself blessed for having had the opportunity to know him & to see Christs love through him. Take comfort in knowing he is with his Lord & Savior and you will see him again in heaven. Prayers for comfort & peace as you grieve that he is no longer here with you. May there be joy in the memories & celebration of his life until you see him again!
Blessings in Christ.
Cindy Frank

John Lyon

January 23, 2013

I will miss you Dad. Your love for God and us is your true legacy.

Jessica Woodcock

January 23, 2013

Your family and the community has lost a fine gentleman.

Bob Haver

January 22, 2013

Judy,

I am so sorry for your loss, but rejoicing in Bill's gain to be in the presence of his Lord Jesus. I have so many cherished memories of our lives together at St Lukes. May the comfort only our Lord can give strengthen you as you grieve. With the love of Christ,

Jane Whitworth

January 21, 2013

Bill will be missed so very much! I was so hoping he would be getting better and rejoining the Second-Wind Band. What a dear, dear man. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

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