John C. Lyon, age 76, passed away on November 12, 2023, in Wichita, KS. He was born on January 7, 1947, in St. Louis, MO. John was the son of George and Velma (Stark) Lyon.
John graduated from Manhattan, KS High School in 1964. He began his banking career at First National Bank in Manhattan. He also worked with Shelter Insurance in the loan dept and ECU Credit Union.
John attended two years at K-State and then decided to join the U.S. Air Force. After being honorably discharged, he returned to college and graduated with a bachelor's degree from South Western Oklahoma State University.
John married Carol (McGee) Lyon in 1976 in Dallas, TX. They shared 47 years together.
John loved K-State and took pride in purple knowing his father was a football player for K-State in the 40s and was later drafted by the Chicago Bears. His mother was a second-grade teacher at the Marlatt Annex, here in Manhattan as well.
John was preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his wife, Carol.
Cremation has taken place and a graveside service with military honors is pending for a later date in springtime. Memorials can be made payable to the Riley County Humane Society in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502.