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J.R. "Skip" Lyons

J.R. “Skip” Lyons, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday Nov. 16, 2017. He was born Oct. 25, 1950, in Chattanooga, Tenn. He graduated from Notre Dame High School and MTSU earning a BS degree. Skip went on to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for six years. Skip was a very creative person. He taught painting classes for several years. He loved music and was an exceptional guitar player. Skip was preceded in death by his parents, Becky and James Lyons. Survivors include his daughter, Hilary (Josh) Jones; grandson, Jack Jones; and brother, David (Irene) Lyons. He was a member of The Gathering Chattanooga church. There will be a gathering at the church in celebration of his life on Monday Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. for family, friends, and church members. The address for the church is 4445 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37343. The family would like to give thanks to the staff at the Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center for the love and care they showed Skip. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any contributions be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37416. Arrangements are under the care of Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Rd. East Ridge, TN 37412. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com

Published November 18, 2017

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