Marion Errold "Buffy" Lyon, Jr.

Marion Errold “Buffy” Lyon Jr.

January 20, 1954 – December 17, 2024

Buffy Lyon, 70, of Roanoke, VA, died on Thursday, December 27, 2024, of complications from metastatic colon cancer.

He was born in Roanoke on January 20, 1954, to Carrye Cryan Lyon and Marion Errold Lyon, both of whom preceded him in death.

Buffy worked as a computer programmer from the time he graduated from Northside High School in 1972 until his retirement from Carilion Clinic in 2022.

He is survived by his wife and partner of 42 years, Janeson Keeley; his brother, Howard Lyon (Amy) of Roanoke; nieces, Stephanie Werszner (Brian) of Colorado Springs, Heather Duvall of San Diego, and Ally Lim (Jason); great-niece, Saylor Lim of Moneta; and his very special tortie-tabby cat, Annie.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Roanoke Valley SPCA directly or via https://www.facebook.com/share/XfjQCxfYSjTRhFhZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr would be much appreciated. Condolences may be shared with his family at www.Oakeys.com.

Arrangements by Oakey’s Funeral Service - Roanoke Chapel, Downtown Roanoke, VA (540) 982-2100.