LYONS Dean Charles, 74, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce of Atlanta; sons, Charles (Terry) of Los Gotos, Calif., and Richard (Lisa) of Mebble Lake, Md.; daughter, Lori Blouvin of Westland; grandchildren, Jessica, David, Ashley, Daniel and Trisha; and five great-grandchildren.

As were his wishes, cremation has taken place, a memorial service will be held at a later date at the Community Baptist Chapel in Hillman. Arrangements were entrusted to the Green Funeral Home, Atlanta.