Kenneth Bub" Lyon

"A parent's love cannot be paid back but it can be passed on." Oh may all who come behind us find us faithful. May the fire of our devotion light their way; May the footprints that we leave lead them to believe, And the lives we live inspire them to obey. Mohr Guy Kenneth "Uncle Bub" Lyon, 83 of Huntington went to be with his Lord, Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Ken was born June 9, 1929 in Marting, WV to the late Guy Hobert and Mayme Kuhn Lyon. He was predeceased by brothers, Jack Elverson Lyon, Warren C. Lyon, and nephews, Edward Perry Smith and Warren C. Lyon II. He graduated from South Charleston High School in 1947 and attended the University of Mississippi. He served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He retired Principle Engineer and Construction Site Manager of the Texas City Plant of Union Carbide after 46 years of service, and his staff respected and enjoyed working for him. Ken was a respected and honorable man, the love he gave, and his sense of humor will be remembered by all who knew him. During his career with Union Carbide, Ken worked at South Charleston, Institute, Port Lavaca, and Brownsville, Texas and Puerto Rico. While at Texas City, he served as Chairman of the Houston Business Roundtable. He was an ordained Baptist Deacon serving the First Baptist Church of LaMarque, Texas where he served as Chairman of Deacons and taught adult and high school Sunday school classes. He enjoyed singing praises to his Lord in the choir or audience. He started a "Silver Dollar Club" in his Sunday school class and awarded a Silver Dollar to each youth as they memorized the books of the Bible. He was always available to help where needed. He also coached church youth basketball and softball teams. While in Victoria he coached little league baseball successfully. Ken played every boy on the team in every game. When living in St. Albans, Ken and family were members of Highlawn Baptist Church where he actively worked with the youth and coached little league baseball and PTA women?s basketball teams. After retiring from Union Carbide in Texas, he moved to Huntington and was a member of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church. Survived by his loving and devoted wife, Patty Rader Lyon of 63 years; sons, Dr. Kenneth W. Lyon (Margie) of Huntington, Rev. Kevin L. Lyon (Donna) of Greenbrier, Arkansas; daughter, Patricia Lyon Musick of League City, Texas. Grandchildren, Kevin W. Lyon (Deborah) of Fayetteville, AR, Jacob Lyon and Jennifer Lyon of Huntington, Stephen Todd (Amanda) of Marion, AR, Joshua Lyon and Elizabeth Ann Lyon of Greenbrier AR; sister, Nora L. Smith of Charleston; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dr. Kim and Jackie Poole of Belpre, Ohio. Nephews, Dr. Charles Smith, Guy Smith, Guy Elverson Lyon, Dr. Trevor Poole, Dude Poole and Jack W. Lyon. Nieces, Jacqueline Kessinger, Mayme Roettig, Dr. Tracy Swerlein and several great nieces and great nephews whom he loved dearly and they referred to him as "Uncle Bub". The families always enjoyed Thanksgiving holiday at Uncle Bub?s and Aunt Patty?s. His family is extremely grateful to have had him for 83 years and the profound influence he had on their lives. We would like to thank Teays Valley Assisted Living for their love and care over the past year. Memorial donations may be sent to the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV or to the Building Fund of Greenbrier United Methodist Church, 2 Tyler Street, Greenbrier, AR 72058.