Obituary of Jerry Milton Lyon

Jerry Lyon, 76, went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2024.

Jerry was born on August 8, 1948, in Graham, Texas, to Jerry and Geraldean Reeves Lyon. His family moved to Odessa, Texas, and Jerry lived most of his life in West Texas. He graduated from Ector High School and joined the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam and Germany. After five years in the Army, Jerry worked in the oilfield for various companies until a back injury at age 50. Having taken numerous college courses over the years, he decided to complete his degree following his injury. Jerry earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University and his Master of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration from the University of Texas at El Paso. He began his nursing career in his 50s, becoming a family nurse practitioner and working in the nursing profession for over 20 years.

Jerry cherished spending time with his family. As a Christian, he recently devoted quite a bit of time to studying God’s Word. He had a passion for riding his Harley and enjoyed learning new skills, such as playing the piano and earning a black belt in Taekwondo. He also took pleasure in watching the Dallas Cowboys, fishing, and dancing.

Jerry is survived by his daughter, Tascha Timmons, and her husband Lundy; and his son, David Lyon, and his wife Juanita Grace. He is also survived by his four grandchildren: Taryn Howard and her husband Garrett, Tristan Timmons, Alexis Lyon and her fiancé Chantz Gomez, and Kody Lyon. Unfortunately, he was not able to meet his two great grandsons, who are both expected to make their debuts in December: Baby Gomez and Cross Howard.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Linda E. Lyon; his wife, Gale Lyon; his father, Jerry Edward Lyon; his mother, Geraldean Reeves LaFevre; and his sister, Janie Storey.

A Celebration of Life service will be held in November; details to follow.