Mr. James Douglas Lyon, age 61, of Dallas, GA passed away October 23, 2018. He was born July 11, 1957 in Orlando, FL. Mr. Lyon proudly served in the Marine Reserves. He was a deputy with Fulton County Sheriff’s Department. James was very athletic, enjoying football, tennis, swimming, running and riding bikes. He had a heightened sense of humor. Also, he liked to ride motorcycles and go camping. His favorite pastime however, was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Mr. Lyon is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Ruth Lyon.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Lyon; son, Jonathan and wife Natalie Bedford; their children, Carter Bedford and Juliana Bedford; daughter, Kayl and husband Vincent Altimari; their children, Rhett Altimari, Vanden Altimari, Laurel Altimari and Logan Altimari; special friends the Stapleton family as well as numerous other family and friends.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm. A Celebration of Life will follow at 6:30 pm with Pastor Chuck Graves officiating. Tim Stapleton and Vincent Altimari will also speak.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his memory to Homestead Hospice HOPE Foundation, 10888 Crabapple Road, Roswell, GA 30075 or online at http://www.homesteadhospice.com/donate.html.
Those who wish to express condolences or share a special memory may do so online at www.whitleygarner.com
Arrangements by: Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, Douglasville, GA 30134, 770-942-4246
