William E. Lyon, 79, of Emporium, PA passed away at his residence in Emporium, PA on Thursday morning (February 8, 2024). He was born July 30, 1944 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late William D. and Irene Uber Lyon. On February 17, 1990 in Wells, Nevada he married Catherine (Coleen) Williams, who survives.

Bill graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1962. Years ago Bill worked for Cameron Manufacturing and then he went into the trucking business hauling logs. In 2012, he retired from hauling logs and became a full-time farmer on his family farm located on Bryan Hill. He continued to operate the farm until he went to be with the Lord. Farming was the love of his life. His heart and soul were in farming. He was a member of Endless Mountains Methodist Church, and a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years. 

In addition to his wife Catherine he is survived by two daughters, Katrina Wiltrout (William), Emporium and Elizabeth of Oregon; a son, Bernard of Oregon; five grandchildren: Keegen Duby, Bentley and Wyatt Wiltrout, Jordan Gartman and Fallon Halloway; two brothers, Alvin Lyon, Emporium;  John (Shirley) Lyon, Corry; sister, Linda (George Cleaveland) Woods, Emporium; sister-in-law, Veronica Lyon, Emporium along with several, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Alicia Marie Roberts; brother, Robert Lyon and a sister-in-law, Joan Lyon.

The family will receive friends at the Endless Mountains Methodist Church, 306 S. Spruce St., Emporium, PA on Friday (February 16, 2024) from 10:00-10:45 AM followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM with Rev. Dr. Andrew P. Spore, Pastor, officiating.

Burial will be in the Moore Hill Cemetery, Emporium, PA

Memorial Contributions may be made to Endless Mountains Methodist Church, 306 S. Spruce Street., Emporium, PA 15834 or to the Cameron County Ambulance Service, 299 E. Second St., Emporium, PA 15834

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net 

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.