Paul Floyd Lyon passed away on Aug. 31, 2024. Paul was born in Shawnee, OK on November 2, 1946 to Paul Carson Lyon and Christine (Carter) Lyon. Paul attended Bethel High School where he played baseball and basketball before graduating. Paul worked for Scrivner Foods as a warehouseman for approximately 30 years before the company was sold and later operated as Fleming Foods. Paul married Doris Faye Montgomery in Shawnee, OK on June 25, 1966. They remained happily married for 56 years until Doris’ passing in 2022.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Lyon; both his father and mother; a brother, William “Bill” Lyon, sister, Mary Pinkston; and granddaughter, Chloe Barrick.
Paul is survived by his son, Greg Lyon of Tecumseh; a daughter, Michelle Williams and husband Billy of Warner; a sister, Sandra Burton; four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren; as well as a host of other extended family and grandchildren; and many good friends.
Viewing for Paul will be held on Thursday, from noon until 7pm at McElyea & Owens Funeral Group, 5106 N. Harrison in Shawnee. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 1:00pm at Liberty Baptist Church in Shawnee with Rev. Phil Thompson officiating. Interment will follow the service at Garden Grove Cemetery under the direction of McElyea & Owens Funeral Group of Shawnee.
