LYONS CLINTON J

CW4 Clinton "Clint" J. Lyons was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 03/04/2012 at the age of 73.8
Henrico, VA
Flight Classes 68-11 and 68-17
Date of Birth 05/27/1938
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with B/25 AVN 25 INF in 68-69, 604 TC CO in 71-72
Call signs in Vietnam DIAMOND HEAD 40, HIGHLANDER
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More detail on this person: Clinton J. Lyons, 73, of Henrico, VA , passed away on March 4, 2012. He was born in Church Hill, TN and educated in the Swift School education system and at the age of 17, entered the U.S. Army.

CW4 Lyons retired after 31 years of active duty. Some of his achievements while serving the armed forces were: the distinct honor of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery; completing Noncommissioned Officer's Academy, graduation from Flight School and becoming a Rotary Wing Instructor at Ft. Rucker, AL. During his career, he served two tours as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam and received recognition through 27 air medals. He also served with the notable U.S. Army precision flying team, the Silver Eagles. Of all these accomplishments, his acceptance of Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior was the most important. As a devoted member of Antioch Baptist Church in Richmond, VA he served as a missionary, caring for those inside and outside his church family.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife Lucy (Sailes) Lyons, two daughters, one granddaughter, two brothers and many other family members and friends. He was laid to rest at Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson, TN on March 9th. Although dearly missed, he will continue to live in the hearts of those he touched.

Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

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