James Arthur Lyon

James Arthur "Art" Lyon, Jr., 76, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Sandra Jacquelyn Anna Cashan Lyon entered into eternal rest Thursday, September 6, 2018 with family and friends by his side.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, September 15, 2018 in Church of The Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road at 11:00 a.m. Prayers of Farewell and Final Commendation will be held in Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday in J. HENRY STUHR, INC. DOWNTOWN CHAPEL from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. where a rosary service will be recited at 6:00 p.m.

Art was born June 21, 1942 in Camden, New Jersey. Son of the late James Arthur Lyon, Sr. and Emla Dey Lyon, he was preceded in death by his younger brother, John Stanely Lyon.

As a youth, he reached the highest level of achievement in Scouting as an Eagle Scout. After attending Delaware Township High School where he excelled in Wrestling, Track and Football, Art attended Western Carolina College on a football scholarship. He was a member of Church of the Nativity Catholic Church, and the Homebuilders Association of New Jersey.

Art was the owner of the Jim Lyon Company and was considered a true craftsman of his trade. His passion for building was passed down from his father and continues today through his children.
Being an Eagle Scout taught Art the survival skills and dedication he needed for quality work. He was a hard worker, and expected the same of those around him. Art continued working until age 75, mentoring others in the trade. He believed "It is not the beauty of a building you should look at; its the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time."

Art was an avid Outdoorsman and loved Motorcycles. He stayed consistent with his beliefs and love for his family and faith until the end.

James Arthur "Art" Lyon, Jr. is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sandra; son, James Arthur Lyon III (Lori) of Mt. Pleasant, SC; two daughters: Kimberly Ann Lyon(Michael Kloss) of Goose Creek, SC and Tara Lee McClellan (Andy) of Folly Beach, SC; brother, Byron Edward Lyon of Dallas, GA; nine grandchildren: Jacqueline Lyon, Steven Wilt, James A. Lyon IV, Samantha Kloss, Cody Wilt, Ashley Black, Meagan McClellan, Alyssa Black, Katelin McClellan; and three great-grandchildren: Bodhi, Kolby and Ava.

Memorials may be made to Church of the Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412.