Background
Lyon, Risden Allen was born on April 28, 1919 in Wadesboro, North Carolina, United States. Son of Robert Phillip and Ruth (Allen) Lyon.
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Risden Allen Lyon
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Degree in business, University North Carolina, 1941. Certified in engineering, University South Carolina, 1976.
Career
Co-owner Fox and Lyon Drug Company, Wadesboro, 1945-1976. President Lyon Radio Stations, since 1947, The Lyon Company, Wadesboro, since 1953.
Achievements
Membership
Commission Anson County, Wadesboro, 1962-1968. Councilman City of Wadesboro, since 1985. Served to captain United States Air Force, 1941-1945, PTO. Member North Carolina Merchants Association (president 1970-1972, board directors since 1948, Service award 1964, Silver Gavel 1972), North Carolina Real Estate Board, Wadesboro Chamber of Commerce (president 1947-1952).
Clubs: Wadesboro Country (president 1955). Charlotte (North Carolina) City. Lodges: Rotary (president 1966).
Interests
Connections
Married Anne M. Robbins, July 1, 1945. Children: Susan, Mary Louise, Ruth, Allen.
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Nationality
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Religion
Baptist -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1941
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1976
Career
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1945 - 1976
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1947
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1953