Kenneth R Lyon

Kenneth R Lyon passed from this life to his eternal home on October 5, 2016 in Frisco, TX with his family by his bedside. Ken was born Columbia, PA on June 19, 1945 and grew up in Osceola, NY where he had many memorable childhood experiences that later developed into his many stories and great memories.

Family and friends called him Kenneth, Ken and Kenny and they all recalled him as being smart, loving, trustworthy, and honest almost to a fault. He was extremely patriotic; he served in the U.S. Army for three years at Fort Dix, NJ during the Vietnam War and loved his country. However, most of all, Ken was always smiling. He loved to tell jokes and everyone around him enjoyed being part of his audience. Ken cherished his Catholic faith and was a member of Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Plano, TX. He also sang in the Youth Choir when he lived in Oceola, NY.

Ken graduated from Camden Central High School in 1963. He went on to further his education by attending Canton ATC College in 1966. He then attended Potsdam State from 1968 to 1972 where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Telecommunication. Ken used this knowledge to work in the IT industry as a Systems Analyst for 40 years.

When asked where his favorite place to be, Ken would respond with sailing on the Chesapeake and fishing for salmon. He was an avid softball enthusiast so after a softball game the local bar is where you would find him. Ken enjoyed watching movies. Some of his favorites included “Airforce One”, the “Goodwitch” movies, “MASH”, “Stephanie Powers” and the television show, “MASH”. He had many interests which included hunting, fishing, remote controlled boats and watching his favorite football teams. Ken also enjoyed baseball, reading Louis L’Amour books and his favorite color was blue. He was an undefeated college wrestler from 1963 -1966. Everyone knew Ken’s favorite saying: “Do you want the good news or the bad news?” And the good news was always “I love you.”

The love of Ken’s life was and will always be his bride, Diana. They were joined in holy matrimony in Rome, NY and were together for 33 wonderful years.

Ken was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Lyon; his sister, Sue O’Rourke; and his pets, Sam, Fluffy, Blackie, Cinnamon, Tiger Lily, Valentina and Shelby. His legacy continues on through his wife, Diana Lyon of Plano, TX; his children: Robert and Swantje Lyon of Centerville, MA; Paul Lyon and Tiffanie of Slidell, LA; Travis Lyon of Hot Springs, AR; and Heather Lyon of Flower Mound, TX; his stepchildren, Anthony Fulgieri of Loveland, CO; Joseph Fulgieri of Florence, KY; and Trudy Scutari of Plano, TX. Ken’s legacy is carried on by his grandchildren, Jonathan Lyon, Madѐt Roan, Marleece Lyon, Zachary Lyon, Devin Foster, Jackson Lyon, Molly Lyon; his stepgrandchildren, Martina Fulgieri, JosephTokar, Ryan Scutari, Samantha Scutari, Madison Scutari, and his three great-grandchildren.

Ken was loved while here with us and will continue to be loved through time and all eternity.