James W. "Jim" Lyon, Jr., native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014 at the age of 84 after a short battle with a glioblastoma. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University, College of Engineering. He served in the US Army as a Lieutenant with the 106th Combat Engineer Division, 31st Infantry Division during the Korean War. He retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development as the Materials and Research Engineer. He also retired from the Mississippi Department of Transportation. He was a member of the Baton Rouge Civil War Roundtable, Broadmoor United Methodist Church Methodist Men, American Legion, and Sigma Chi. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Todd Lyon; and their four children and their families: James L. Lyon and Marcy Lyon; Michael D. Lyon and Sheila Foley Lyon and their daughter, Laurie Lyon; Lisabeth A. "Beth" Roberts and her daughter, Ashley Roberts; Richard C. Lyon and Sharon Barlow Lyon and their children, Karson Lyon and Davis Lyon. He is preceded in death by his parents, James W. Lyon, Sr. and Janice Ewing Lyon, and his son-in-law, Michael L. Roberts. Pallbearers will be the 9:45 am ushers from Broadmoor United Methodist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be the ushers from Broadmoor United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Friday, February 28, 2014 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd. Visiting will resume Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, 10230 Mollylea Drive, with funeral service following. Interment will be at Greenoaks Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Broadmoor United Methodist Church, 10230 Mollylea Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815. Please visit and sign the online guestbook at www.rabenhorst.com.
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We will miss your friendly smile and
greeting every Sunday as usher at 9:45.
Bless your family.
Carol and Don Baxter
Don & Carol Baxter
March 1, 2014
Dottie, We are so saddened by your loss and will hold you and the family in our heartfelt prayers during this most difficult time. Jim was a wonderful husband and father who we know will be greatly missed. His kind and caring heart is evidenced through his children. Be encourage that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many people. We love you
Ron & Sherry Barlow
March 1, 2014
Dearest Dottie ...what I remember best is how much he cared for you ...a truly happy man ..lv ya ..
Jean Calkins
February 28, 2014
Dot and Family,
Jim was such a loving caring person with such a big heart. He always had a prayer and a hug when you needed it most. I know you will miss him but he has left so much here for you to remember and cherish. My God be with you.
Louse Klicker
Nursery director of BUMC, retired
LOUISE KLICKER
February 28, 2014
Jim was one of my oldest friends. You couldn't find a better man. Sympathy to his family.
Jake Myers
February 28, 2014
Jimmy was one of my first boses at DOTD. He was a valued mentor to me throughout my career. I will always admire his honesty and integrity. My Prayer to Beth and Jimmy. I will miss you "Cotten Picker."
Bill Drake
February 28, 2014
The world has lost a truly good man. His kindness will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known him.
Paul and Trish d'Aquin
February 27, 2014
There was only ONE Jimmy Lyon! Those blue, blue eyes and that down-home humor came with a man who had a kind heart. He was a sweetheart! Our condolences for Beth, Mrs. Dorothy and the entire family. Our prayers are with you.
Sher and Randy Creel
February 27, 2014
I worked for Jim for many years. My condolenses to his family. He was a good man and a better boss.
Atha Pittman
February 27, 2014
Prayers to Beth and family. Jimmy was a mentor in my early career and he helped me through the years at DOTD and at the Mississippi DOT. We also got to visit in the later years t the Baton Rouge Civil War Round Table. LAPA old timers still call him the ole Cotten Picker as he was always saying they term. God bless my old friend.
Don Weathers
February 27, 2014
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