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Charles Jack Lyon, Jr.

May 14, 1950 - March 02, 2009

Charles Jack Lyon, Jr.

Charles Jack Lyon, Jr. passed away suddenly at home on March 2, 2009.

He was preceded by his father Charles Jack Lyon and mother Dorothy Nease Lyon. He leaves behind a wife of 39 years Diane Boyd Lyon, two daughters Hope Angelique Lyon and Shannon Renee Lyon, two sisters Grace Lyon Merritt and Angie Lyon Chu, brother Tommy Lyon and many other loved family members.

Jack was a long time employee of the City of Savannah. He was a member of the Single Action Shooting Society and his SASS nickname was Dark Eagle. He had an adventurous spirit since his birth that only grew stronger as he aged. He loved surfing, hiking, trains and being in the wild. But he also had a soft side and loved to be at home watching movies, sitting by the fire and gardening with his wife. Jack had many hobbies because he had a brilliant mind that constantly wanted to absorb knowledge, which he freely shared with others. He will be greatly missed.

Visitation: 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 4th at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with a Vigil Service at 6:30 p.m.

Funeral Service: 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5th at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on Wilmington Island with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Burial: Private.

Please send remembrances to Hospice of Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or the Savannah Humane Society, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.

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Dear Diane, Hope, and Renee: I am extremely sorry for your loss. I first met Jack in 1968 at Jenkins. Although years, sometimes many, would pass between our talking or seeing each other I always knew him to be my friend through those decades. I always thought him to be a most generous, kind, and honest man. I will miss him. If our memory serves us well we will meet again.

- Jack Wegener, Savannah, GA

Grace, Angie, Tommy, Diane and Family, We were real sorry to hear about Jack. I remember Jack with all his critters as a boy and I'm glad he was able to be with them in life. I hope he is sailing over 'good hunting grounds' and watching over us all. He is the first of our generation to pass and I hope we will draw closer.

- Ronnie and Sue Cercone, Lemon Cove, CA

Diane, Hope, Renee, and family: I love you as much as I love Jack. My Mom loved when Jack would bring his snakes, lizards, turtles, owls, spiders - whatever - at her request. She would tell him to let them loose in the house. She said everyone else ran loose why not the critters? Let's run loose sometime!

- Beth Donnelly, Savannah, GA

Hope, Diane and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult and sad time. Godspeed Jack on his journey and for those left behind may God lessen the burden with the love and comfort of friends.You are in our hearts. Harry and Traci.

- Harry O'Donoghue, Savannah, GA

Diane and family: Our hearts are so saddened this terrible news. Please know that each of you will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Your friends are still here when you need us! Always, Jeffery, Bobby Jean, Lance and Logan Fountain

- Jeffery Fountain, Douglas, GA

Grace and family: I am so sorry about your brother. Draw on your own cherished memories to bring you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Ruth Fincher, SAVANNAH, GA

Jack was a kind, gentle, and well thought out individual. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him. My heart and prayers are with the family, asking God to help you with the pain of your loss, Sam.

- Sam Smith, Savannah, GA

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and in our prayers.

- Lehman & Brenda Mincey, Aiken, SC

Diane - remember - there is a beautiful angel hanging out with Jack now. Trust & believe. Love to you & your family.

- Lisa Milburn, Bluffton, SC

Diane, it has been many years but boy did we all have fun! I'll always remember the good times we all had. Jack will be missed by many, but there are so many to greet him on the other side. Love Always, Betsy HallHaddock

- Betsy Haddock, Savannah, GA

With deepest sympathies, God Bless Jack and his family. A sweet man, creative, generous, he left us too soon. My prayers and thoughts are with the Lyon Family. Rick Neely

- Rick Neely, Atlanta, GA

Hope, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I will never forget how he loved Star Wars and at one time had all the masks and costumes. Wonderful memories. My thoughts are with you and your family. God bless.

- Melanie Mincey Clifton, Savannah, GA

Diane - So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. You are in my thougths and prayers.

- Brenda Manucy, Tybee Island, GA

Hope, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

- Shannon Traver Francis, Tahlequah, OK

Dear Diane, Renee, and Hope: Please know that I am thinking of you. My prayers are with you all. Diane, hang in there - we can help each other I'm sure. I enjoyed your company so much in Savannah. Love and prayers, Jane Costello

- Jane Costello, Appleton City, MO

Diane, Hope and Renee we are very sorry to hear about Jack. We will always remember what a warm and loving person he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this very difficult time. We love ya'll.

- Ray Nease and family, Loxahatchee, FL

Jack was a wonderful man. I am sad that he isn't with us today, but glad that I was blessed with knowing him at all.

- Garry McKee, Savannah, GA

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

- Jeannine & Cliff DeVan, Savannah, GA

Hope, we are sorry to hear about your dad. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you,

- Joe and Jennifer Haddad, Savannah, GA

Know you have friends and familey that love and will care for you.

- Dennis Jacobi, Savannah, GA

HOPE, OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. THINK ON ALL THE WONDERFUL TIMES YOU HAVE SHARED WITH YOUR DAD, AND SMILES WILL FILL YOUR HEART. CALL ME IF YOU NEED ME. LOVE, THERESA AND TOMMY

- THERESA HIERS GEORGE, SAVANNAH, GA

Hope, My deepest sympathy for your loss. May your good memories carry you through this difficult time and beyond.

- Anne Trees, Savannah, GA

So saddened to hear of your loss. As time passes, the pain will ease; and you will find comfort in all the many wonderful and happy memories of such a great husband, father, brother, and friend! Our deepest sympathy, Ping and Diana Chu

- Ping and Diana Chu, Savannah, GA

Diane & family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.

- Donna Trapani, Savannah, GA

Hope and Family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. You are all my my prayers.

- Lenny Irwin, Savannah, GA

Hope, I am so very sorry to hear about your dad. My love to you and your family. All of you are in my thoughts.

- Lori Jones, Midway, GA

We will have you in our thoughts and prayers.

- James Traver Jr, Dublin, GA

Sincere sympathy to the entire family.

- Rob Jones, Savannah, GA

Renee and family, We are very sorry for your loss. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that your friends and family deeply care about you. My Mom also sends her best to you all.

- Molly and Matt Stauffer, Denver, CO

We are very saddened by the news of Jack's recent passing. What a blessing it has been for all of us to have known him for so many years. He will be truly missed. Our prayers are with all of you during this time. Sent with love from, Jerry and Melanie Mackey Guy, Joanne Mackey Carlton Mackey Mark Mackey

- The Mackey Family, Savannah, GA

Dear Diane, Hope, and Renee: I am extremely sorry for your loss. I first met Jack in 1968 at Jenkins. Although years, sometimes many, would pass between our talking or seeing each other I always knew him to be my friend through those decades. I always thought him to be a most generous, kind, and honest man. I will miss him. If our memory serves us well we will meet again.

- Jack Wegener, Savannah, GA

Grace, Angie, Tommy, Diane and Family, We were real sorry to hear about Jack. I remember Jack with all his critters as a boy and I'm glad he was able to be with them in life. I hope he is sailing over 'good hunting grounds' and watching over us all. He is the first of our generation to pass and I hope we will draw closer.

- Ronnie and Sue Cercone, Lemon Cove, CA

Diane, Hope, Renee, and family: I love you as much as I love Jack. My Mom loved when Jack would bring his snakes, lizards, turtles, owls, spiders - whatever - at her request. She would tell him to let them loose in the house. She said everyone else ran loose why not the critters? Let's run loose sometime!

- Beth Donnelly, Savannah, GA

Hope, Diane and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult and sad time. Godspeed Jack on his journey and for those left behind may God lessen the burden with the love and comfort of friends.You are in our hearts. Harry and Traci.

- Harry O'Donoghue, Savannah, GA

Diane and family: Our hearts are so saddened this terrible news. Please know that each of you will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Your friends are still here when you need us! Always, Jeffery, Bobby Jean, Lance and Logan Fountain

- Jeffery Fountain, Douglas, GA

Grace and family: I am so sorry about your brother. Draw on your own cherished memories to bring you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

- Ruth Fincher, SAVANNAH, GA

Jack was a kind, gentle, and well thought out individual. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him. My heart and prayers are with the family, asking God to help you with the pain of your loss, Sam.

- Sam Smith, Savannah, GA

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and in our prayers.

- Lehman & Brenda Mincey, Aiken, SC

Diane - remember - there is a beautiful angel hanging out with Jack now. Trust & believe. Love to you & your family.

- Lisa Milburn, Bluffton, SC

Diane, it has been many years but boy did we all have fun! I'll always remember the good times we all had. Jack will be missed by many, but there are so many to greet him on the other side. Love Always, Betsy HallHaddock

- Betsy Haddock, Savannah, GA

With deepest sympathies, God Bless Jack and his family. A sweet man, creative, generous, he left us too soon. My prayers and thoughts are with the Lyon Family. Rick Neely

- Rick Neely, Atlanta, GA

Hope, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I will never forget how he loved Star Wars and at one time had all the masks and costumes. Wonderful memories. My thoughts are with you and your family. God bless.

- Melanie Mincey Clifton, Savannah, GA

Diane - So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. You are in my thougths and prayers.

- Brenda Manucy, Tybee Island, GA

Hope, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

- Shannon Traver Francis, Tahlequah, OK

Dear Diane, Renee, and Hope: Please know that I am thinking of you. My prayers are with you all. Diane, hang in there - we can help each other I'm sure. I enjoyed your company so much in Savannah. Love and prayers, Jane Costello

- Jane Costello, Appleton City, MO

Diane, Hope and Renee we are very sorry to hear about Jack. We will always remember what a warm and loving person he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this very difficult time. We love ya'll.

- Ray Nease and family, Loxahatchee, FL

Jack was a wonderful man. I am sad that he isn't with us today, but glad that I was blessed with knowing him at all.

- Garry McKee, Savannah, GA

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

- Jeannine & Cliff DeVan, Savannah, GA

Hope, we are sorry to hear about your dad. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you,

- Joe and Jennifer Haddad, Savannah, GA

Know you have friends and familey that love and will care for you.

- Dennis Jacobi, Savannah, GA

HOPE, OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. THINK ON ALL THE WONDERFUL TIMES YOU HAVE SHARED WITH YOUR DAD, AND SMILES WILL FILL YOUR HEART. CALL ME IF YOU NEED ME. LOVE, THERESA AND TOMMY

- THERESA HIERS GEORGE, SAVANNAH, GA

Hope, My deepest sympathy for your loss. May your good memories carry you through this difficult time and beyond.

- Anne Trees, Savannah, GA

So saddened to hear of your loss. As time passes, the pain will ease; and you will find comfort in all the many wonderful and happy memories of such a great husband, father, brother, and friend! Our deepest sympathy, Ping and Diana Chu

- Ping and Diana Chu, Savannah, GA

Diane & family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.

- Donna Trapani, Savannah, GA

Hope and Family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. You are all my my prayers.

- Lenny Irwin, Savannah, GA

Hope, I am so very sorry to hear about your dad. My love to you and your family. All of you are in my thoughts.

- Lori Jones, Midway, GA

We will have you in our thoughts and prayers.

- James Traver Jr, Dublin, GA

Sincere sympathy to the entire family.

- Rob Jones, Savannah, GA

Renee and family, We are very sorry for your loss. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that your friends and family deeply care about you. My Mom also sends her best to you all.

- Molly and Matt Stauffer, Denver, CO

We are very saddened by the news of Jack's recent passing. What a blessing it has been for all of us to have known him for so many years. He will be truly missed. Our prayers are with all of you during this time. Sent with love from, Jerry and Melanie Mackey Guy, Joanne Mackey Carlton Mackey Mark Mackey

- The Mackey Family, Savannah, GA

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200