Mr. Dennis Lyons, 70, of Acworth, GA passed away June 2, 2019. Dennis was born on September 22, 1948 in Davenport, IA to the late Harlan and Constance Lyons.
After graduating from high school, Dennis joined the United States Army. He served during the Vietnam War in the combat infantry and received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and the National Defense Medal. In his spare time, Dennis enjoyed wood working, working on cars, photography and he was a jack of all trades. Dennis and his beloved wife also went on many cruises together. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to make his grandchildren laugh through playful teasing.
Dennis was a loving husband and father and a doting grandpa. He is going to be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Marjorie Lyons; son, Kent Lyons; daughters, Sarah Jordan (Robert) and Melissa McMillen (Drew); grandchildren, Drake Lyons, Emmie Lyons, Will Jordan, Lily Jordan, Everett McMillen and Emery McMillen; and brother, Wayne Lyons. He was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 4-8pm at Woodstock Funeral Home, 8855 Main St, Woodstock, GA 30188. A graveside service with military honors will be on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 11:30am at Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Blvd, Canton, GA 30114.
After graduating from high school, Dennis joined the United States Army. He served during the Vietnam War in the combat infantry and received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and the National Defense Medal. In his spare time, Dennis enjoyed wood working, working on cars, photography and he was a jack of all trades. Dennis and his beloved wife also went on many cruises together. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to make his grandchildren laugh through playful teasing.
Dennis was a loving husband and father and a doting grandpa. He is going to be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Marjorie Lyons; son, Kent Lyons; daughters, Sarah Jordan (Robert) and Melissa McMillen (Drew); grandchildren, Drake Lyons, Emmie Lyons, Will Jordan, Lily Jordan, Everett McMillen and Emery McMillen; and brother, Wayne Lyons. He was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 4-8pm at Woodstock Funeral Home, 8855 Main St, Woodstock, GA 30188. A graveside service with military honors will be on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 11:30am at Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Blvd, Canton, GA 30114.
Mr. Dennis Lyons, 70, of Acworth, GA passed away June 2, 2019. Dennis was born on September 22, 1948 in Davenport, IA to the late Harlan and Constance Lyons.
After graduating from high school, Dennis joined the United States Army. He served during the Vietnam War in the combat infantry and received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and the National Defense Medal. In his spare time, Dennis enjoyed wood working, working on cars, photography and he was a jack of all trades. Dennis and his beloved wife also went on many cruises together. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to make his grandchildren laugh through playful teasing.
Dennis was a loving husband and father and a doting grandpa. He is going to be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Marjorie Lyons; son, Kent Lyons; daughters, Sarah Jordan (Robert) and Melissa McMillen (Drew); grandchildren, Drake Lyons, Emmie Lyons, Will Jordan, Lily Jordan, Everett McMillen and Emery McMillen; and brother, Wayne Lyons. He was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 4-8pm at Woodstock Funeral Home, 8855 Main St, Woodstock, GA 30188. A graveside service with military honors will be on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 11:30am at Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Blvd, Canton, GA 30114.
After graduating from high school, Dennis joined the United States Army. He served during the Vietnam War in the combat infantry and received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and the National Defense Medal. In his spare time, Dennis enjoyed wood working, working on cars, photography and he was a jack of all trades. Dennis and his beloved wife also went on many cruises together. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to make his grandchildren laugh through playful teasing.
Dennis was a loving husband and father and a doting grandpa. He is going to be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Marjorie Lyons; son, Kent Lyons; daughters, Sarah Jordan (Robert) and Melissa McMillen (Drew); grandchildren, Drake Lyons, Emmie Lyons, Will Jordan, Lily Jordan, Everett McMillen and Emery McMillen; and brother, Wayne Lyons. He was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 4-8pm at Woodstock Funeral Home, 8855 Main St, Woodstock, GA 30188. A graveside service with military honors will be on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 11:30am at Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Blvd, Canton, GA 30114.
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