Obituary of Christopher Lyon

Christopher J. Lyon passed away at home in Clearwater, FL, on June 3, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born in Uniontown, PA, on March 30, 1953. 

Chris was predeceased by his mother, Ann Madore Poletz, his father, Robert Alexander Lyon, and his brother Boyd Lyon. He is survived by his son, Alexander Lakis-Lyon, his brothers Robert Lyon III (Joni), Dean Lyon (Bobi), his step-mother, Diana Lyon, and several nieces and nephews. 

Chris graduated from Penn Manor High School in Millersville, PA, in 1971, and studied at PSU Fayette. He later became an executive chef working at Frenchy’s and Mandolay in Clearwater, Yellow Fin in Indian Rocks Beach, Sea Sea Riders in Dunedin, Aramark at Disney World, and Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. 

A private family celebration for Chris will be held at a later date. If you wish to honor Chris’s life, please consider making a donation to the boydlyonseaturtlefund.org.