Eugene J. Lyon

September 2, 1947 - November 25, 2018

Eugene J. “Shocker” Lyon, 71, of Ironton, OH passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his home. He was born September 2, 1947 in Ashland, KY, a son of the late Noah Manford Lyon and Mildred Sammons Lyon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Shawn Lyon and Shannon Matthew Lyon and a twin sister, Darlene Kay Rice. He was a member of Ohio Baptist Church, Ironton, OH. Survivors include his loving wife, Jo Ann Lyon; two children, Wayne Eugene Lyon of Syracuse, IN and Shane Manford Lyon of Ironton, OH; a brother, Joe Manford Lyon of Lancaster, KY and three grandchildren, Robert Clayton Lyon, Dustin J. Lyon and Shannon Matthew Lyon. Memorial Service will be held at 3 PM Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Ohio Baptist Church, County Road 1 A, Ironton, OH with Pastor Homer Campbell officiating. Friends may visit from 12-2 PM Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, South Point. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ohio Baptist Church. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.slackandwallace.com.