Thurman J. Lyon, age 83, resident of Kings Mountain, NC died May 14, 2013 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mtn. NC.   He was born in Huntsville, AL to the late Charles Raymond Lyon and Winnie Marie Barryman Baker.   He was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Armarylis Blalock Lyon; brothers, Charles Lyon, Kenneth Lyon; and sister, Margie Sides.   Mr. Lyon was retired from Hoechst Celenese and was a member of Cherokee Street Baptist Church, Kings Mtn. NC.   He loved serving the Lord as a musician and singing in the choir.   He had a great passion for his family and helping others, a wonderful cook and loved cooking for his family. He was an experienced private pilot and enjoyed gardening. 

SURVIVORS: Sons: Mark Lyon, Kings Mtn. NC

 Gary Lyon, Gaffney, SC

Daughters: Yvonne Lyon Bridges, Kings Mtn. NC

  Angela Lyon Hinton, and husband Don, Gaffney, SC

Sister: Patricia Hoffman and husband Lee, Clover, SC

8 Grandchildren: Chris Allen, Shane Clark, Brian Patterson, Chris Biddix, Josh Lyon, James Biddix, Nicholas Lyon, and Corbin Hinton.

8 Great Grandchildren: Emily Patterson, Jordan Allen, Hunter Carpenter, Josh Carpenter, Madison Biddix, Kendall Biddix, Jordan Biddix, and Skylar Biddix. 

GRAVESIDE SERVICE:  Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Saturday, May 18, 2013   4:00 P.M.    Rev. Mark Hughes, officiating 

VISITATION: 2:30 – 3:30 P.M. Saturday, May 18, 2013 prior to the service at

Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

INTERMENT: Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC