Obituary - Gene Fleming Lyon

Gene Fleming Lyon, 89, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord July 28, 2021. He was born May 15, 1932 to James Fleming Lyon and Frances Johnston Lyon. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy Daughtridge Lyon. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Darlene Winters Lyon; children, Stephen Craig Lyon (Beth), Jean Frances Dailey (Joe), Ann Fleming Lyon and Kristine Lyon Adams (Gary); grandchildren, Sarah Lyon Marchewka (Mike), Tara Dailey, Alanna Dailey, Jason Adams, Austin Adams and Harrison Adams; great grandchildren, Jane and Hadley Marchewka. Gene graduated from the University of North Carolina with a B.S. in Business Administration and a major in insurance. He served at headquarters of the United States Marine Corps in Washington, D.C. Gene was a Corporate Vice President of Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland retiring in 1996 after 38 years. He was a member of the Virginia Bankers Association, Community Bankers Association and Professional Insurance Agents of Virginia, and was named Man of the Year twice. He was also named Man of the Year for the Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia, was President of the Downtown Club for two years and a past member of Hermitage Country Club. He was an Honorary Kentucky Colonial, Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Military Order of Stars and Bars and Society of War 1812. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 3 at River Road United Methodist Church, 8800 River Road Henrico, Va. 23229. The family wishes to give special thanks to the employees of At Home Care Hospice.