Christopher Robert Lanyi

Christopher Robert Lanyi (Chris), age 63 of Moreland, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. He was born on January 30, 1962 to Richard J. Lanyi and Sarah Sage Lanyi in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a graduate of George Walton Comprehensive High School in Marietta, Georgia. Chris went on to graduate with an Agriculture Degree and teaching certificate from the University of Georgia in Athens. Chris moved from Marietta, Georgia to Moreland, Georgia and began a teaching career at Newnan High School in 2004. Chris was a science teacher, served as coach for Newnan High School Girls lacrosse team and a time keeper for the basketball teams. One of Chris's favorite activities was working with the kids as a chaperone for the Coweta and Georgia Special Olympics. His other joys in life were spending time with his son, Adam, friends and family, fishing and hunting. While in college, Chris was a member of the UGA Livestock Judging Team. Chris loved and mentored all his students at Newnan High School. His goal was to see each of them to succeed in life. Chris had many special bonds with his coworkers at Newnan High School as well as many people within Newnan and Coweta County. The Funeral for Chris is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM at St. George Catholic Church 771 Roscoe Rd. Newnan, GA 30263 with Father Stephen Lyness officiating. Visitation is Thursday, September 25, 2025 between 6 PM and 8 PM (Rosary at 6PM) at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St. Newnan, Georgia 30263. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to the Coweta County Special Olympics, PO Box 802 Newnan, Georgia 30264. Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com Survivors include son, Adam Lanyi of Moreland, Georgia; father Richard J. Lanyi, mother Sarah J. Lanyi (Sage) of Acworth Georgia; brothers Thomas R. Lanyi (Mary Beth) of Morland Georgia, David R. Lanyi (Bonnie) of Mt. Dora, Florida; sister Joanne Lambie (Corey) of Acworth Georgia; nephews John, Alex, and Eric Lambie of Acworth Georgia. Andrew Lanyi of Savannah Georgia, Benjamin Crabbs of Florida; nieces Sarah Crabbs (Andrew) of Florida, Allison Morris (Kyle), Sophia Morris, and Lyla Morris of Moreland, and Julie Lanyi of California. McKoon Funeral Home and Crematory (770)-253-4580.

Christopher Robert Lanyi

January 30, 1962 - September 19, 2025