Michael Edward Lyon passed away on April 17, 2019, at his home in Hewitt, with his family by his side after a lengthy illness. A memorial service will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 27, 2019, Robinson Cemetery in Robinson, Texas. Pastor Mickey Fugitt officiating.
Michael was born, November 5, 1947, in Waco, Texas, to Weldon Edward and Jackie Lee (Taylor) Lyon.
Michael joined the United States Army on October 25, 1967, and served in the Mekong Delta, Republic of Vietnam, as a Sergeant assigned to the Mobile Riverine Patrol until March 1, 1969. His bravery during the Vietnam War earned a Purple Heart with Oak leaf cluster, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a Combat Infantryman Badge.
Michael was united in marriage with Bobbie Sue Brown on April 29, 1970. They had 49 wonderful years together.
Michael was accepted into the Waco Police Department Class of 1972, and awarded Badge #74. Michael served with honor and trained many Waco Police officers. He retired in 2004, after 32 years of selfless service to the Citizens of Waco.
Preceding Michael in death were his parents, Weldon Edward Lyon and Jackie Lee (Taylor) Lyon.
Officer M Lyon is survived by his daughters, Shelly Lyon; Victoria Lynn, her husband Darrell Bradburry; and Patricia Lyon. Grandchildren: Stephen E Litzau; Ashton Lyon; Makala Bradburry; Jessica Bradburry; Dayla Farquhar; Danica Bradburry; Tierra Talton; and Stormie Johnson. Officer M Lyon's two brothers, Gary Lyon and wife, Sharon, and Sheriff (ret) Jeffrey T. Lyon and wife, Leigh Ann. Officer Lyon's nieces and nephews: Keith Lyon, Kelli Halsted, Jaryd T. Lyon and Kendyl L. Lyon, and Officer Lyon's adopted family, his beloved fur babies, and extended Waco Police family.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Waco Police Memorial Fund, Heart of Texas 100 Club or Humane Society of Central Texas.