Michael R. Lyon Michael is a graduate of Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science and has worked for funeral homes in Elkin, High Point and Durham, North Carolina. Since 1986 he has been owner and manager of Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home. Married to Jane Tucker Lyon, Jane works outside of the family business but, she serves on the Board of Directors and is a vital part of the company. For the past 24 years Michael's service has been evenly divided between funeral homes both city and rural. The unique blend of serving families in the city and in the country has cultivated an ability to change to meet the needs of the family being served. As a child, he was active in the Boy Scouts of America where he obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. He currently serves as District Chairman for the Meherrin District of the Robert E. Lee Council Boy Scouts of America. Other involvements include Church Deacon, Committee member of the Finance, Nominating Committees, Lion's Club Member. Formerly he had participated on the Mecklenburg Commission for Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Church Treasurer, Kiwanis Club (Distinguished Service award Recipient), and YMCA Director. When asked why someone should trust him "A funeral/ memorial service is an expression of love that requires hard work and experience, I have both to offer "
Cordelia and Joe Tucker	Cordelia and Joe Tucker The Tuckers are the parents of Jane Tucker Lyon and upon retirement opted to express their talents with the family firm. Cordelia was employed with Duke Medical Center as an Administrative Assistant in the Dept. of Medicine for 36 years. Joe was with Liggett Myers Tobacco Company as a Machinist and served as President of the Tobacco Workers Union and retired after 36 years. Both have compassionate personalities and care about people who are grieving. They now serve in intricate roles at Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home.
Jackie Burnett	Jackie Burnett Jackie serves as Office Administrator. Prior to affiliating with Watkins Cooper Lyon, she was a 31 year employee of Burlington Industries working most of that time in the Information Systems area. The daughter of former co-owners of WCL, Jack and Hilda Ligon, Jackie is a member of Clarksville Baptist Church where she sings in the choir. She and husband, Michael, enjoy spending time working on their farm and spending leisure time with Zoie, their cat.
Carol Henderson	Carol J. Henderson Carol received her BM and MM degrees in Sacred Music from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ. She is the daughter of Carl Becker, a family of violin makers and restorers in Chicago, IL, where she began her early studies in church music and accompanying. She and her husband, Richard, a recent retiree from Prudential Securities, relocated to the Clarksville area from New Jersey. In addition to her church music profession, Carol had also been professional accompanist for vocal recitalist, choral groups and string chamber ensembles within the New York tri-state area. As the Director of Music Ministries and Organist at First United Methodist Church in Henderson, NC, Carol coordinates a multi-level music program that includes three children's choirs, a handbell choir, an adult choir and instrumentalist. In addition, she teaches and performs during the month of July at Lutheran Summer Music; a four week music camp for advancing High school musicians.
Warren Griffin	Warren Griffin Warren, organist at Buffalo Baptist Church, grew up and continues to live in Buffalo Junction. He is the owner/operator of Big Buffalo Hill, a Horse Tack, Feed, and Garden Center that also houses a gift shop. Warren's spare time is spent designing silk flower arrangements and taking care of the many animals that live on his farm.

Aubrey Anderson retired from Burlington Industries after 40 years. He last worked as a System Analyst, but meeting people and being available during times of crises is the reason he gives for being at WCL. A dedicated member of the Gideon Ministry, he also is a member of Buffalo Baptist Church and his wife Anne is Postmaster of Skipwith.

After supervising others at Burlington Industries for 33 years he affiliated with WCL. Melvin Fuller loves working with families during difficult times. He also is a Deacon and church member at Liberty Baptist Church and is married to the former Janet Crowder. They have two children, Susan and Keith.

Sam Gillespie has now worked with WCL for 21 years. He first retired from civil service having worked in air conditioning and refrigeration. He and Lois his wife are well read and they travel frequently to visit their five children, 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. His heart is still at New Hope Baptist Church, where he made his profession of faith.

Bill Wood's principal employment was as a Customer Service Representative with Eastern Airlines for 31 years. He helps lead the effort to assure that WCL customers are also cared for professionally and compassionately. He and Peggy, his wife worships at Aaron's Creek Baptist Church, where they are active in the choir and he is a Deacon.