William Elijah Lyon, affectionately dubbed Liam, was born February 18, 2011 at 3:25am to Whitney and Brody Lyon in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He was a perfect size weighing 6 lbs and measuring 19 inches long. Liam was quickly diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and in the short time that Liam was here, he changed the world we live in. His story of love and courage crossed borders and continents as he traveled to various hospitals across the country in an effort to save his life. He has touched the lives of tens of thousands on his Facebook page, I Love Liam Lyon. On September 3, 2012, despite his courageous fight, the efforts of countless medical personnel and the prayers of thousands, Liam earned his wings while in the loving arms of his mommy and daddy.
Liam was loved by a huge family and he is survived by:
His parents, Brody and Whitney Lyon and the best big sister ever, Cheyanne (Cameron, Ok)
Grandparents: Grandma Nanci Tankersley, Ricky and Trina Ward (Cameron), Bruce and Sandy Lyon (Santa Barbara, Ca)
Aunts: Jamie Ward and Cousins Ali, Jalen, Gage, Tristyn (Cameron) and Amanda Lyon (Santa Barbara)
Uncle Kyle and Brittany Ward and Cousins Kylee and Isabella (Cameron); AJ & PJ.
Great Grandparents Paul and Joyce Tankersley and Virginia and the late Ernest Ward (Cameron) and Hazel Lyon (Santa Barbara)
Great Aunts and Uncles: Susan and Dale Pickle and 2nd Cousin Ashlee Pickle (Houston, Tx); Paul and Lori Tankersley and 2nd Cousins Jennifer & Tracy Morris (Kaityln, Ashlyn, Brooklyn), Christopher and Tammy Tankersley (Kaley, Chance, Breyden), Torey & Chris Howell (Cooper and Case) and Zach Tankersley; Cathy and Jerry Bernstein and 2nd Cousin Heidi Bernstein (Santa Clarita, Ca), Barbara Lyon (Santa Barbara), Star Essman (Ventura, Ca), Dick Lyon (Grass Valley, Ca), and John Lyon (Dumfries, Va);
Wayne and Cissy Ward and 2nd Cousins Chass Ward (Cassidy and Kelcee), Justin, Dustin, Chad, Tanner and Mykayla; Saundra and Jody Cox and 2nd Cousins Sharon & Robert (AJ, Breanna, Skeeter), Karen & Bruce, Shane & Angie (Makayla, Wade, Ashley, Emily), Shawn & Robin (Megan, Austyn, Jaxyn, Addyson), Sandy (Taylor, Tyler), and Rocky (James David, Jacob, and Kinley).

Honorary Family: Karen and Gerry Greathouse, Amanda and Matthew Penny, Hillary Kokes, Nancy Box, Amy Roberts, Chris Hansen, Ernie, Maria and Leonard Campos, Bryon and Bonnie Burns, Luke and Lindsay Hoyhtya, Brother David and Alicia Kennedy.
Jane Phillips Memorial Hospital Coworker Family: Judy, Lisa, Lori, Kelly, Kelli, Amanda, Deb, Pat, Brian, Stan, Anderson, Gary, Ronda, Kathy, Kristen, Randy, Brad and Charles
Alvin-Friendswood Veterinary Clinic Coworker Family: Vikki, Cindy, Mel, Alina, Gabe & Amanda, Cherie and Ronnie, and Jann
Design Support Services: Cindy Price
Westmont College Admission Office: Jodi, Dawn, Silvio, Lexi, Maddie, Olympia, Andrew, Pat, Jessica, Todd, Susan, Andrea, Laura, Candace, and Joyce