Photo courtesy of J.W. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. - Cordele
Jun 7, 1945 - Nov 22, 2024
Sending healing prayers and comforting thoughts. With deepest sympathy as you celebrate Mr Wilmon's life and the legacy that he left.
Jennifer Clark-Lockett
December 02, 2024 | Albany, GA
My deepest sympathies to you and your family, sorry for your loss.
Leala Harris
December 02, 2024 | Americus, GA | Friend
Strong and proud you were the very best to me, our conversations we had you shared much wisdom, gave me knowledge you were a great mentor. The best Grandad I could ask for how I wish I visited more often. You always were happy to see me and I love you because you were proud of me. You favorite phrase you would say to me was come see me sometime, as you winked your eye at me. I am honored to have been part of your life and your grandson. Rest easy Grandpa and know that I love you.
Brandon Tyson
December 01, 2024 | Albany, GA | Grandchild
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Dr. Sharon Tyson
December 01, 2024 | Leslie, GA
Single Tree
Peltier Family
November 30, 2024 | Clarksville, TN
Double O, you were the heart of our family, a man whose love and wisdom touched us all in so many ways. I’m so grateful I got to see you one last time. Your warmth and stories will always stay with me. I'll miss you more than words can say. You’ll be loved forever. I love you always. Rest peacefully grandpa
Dylana Tyson
November 29, 2024 | Americus, GA | Grandchild
I’m sorry for your loss praying for the Tyson family for healing and comfort.RIP
Anola Hall
November 29, 2024 | Albany, GA | Friend
Sending prayers of comfort, strength and peace to the entire family.
S. Tucker
November 26, 2024 | St Louis, MO | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mae Thomas
November 26, 2024 | Leslie, GA
Mr. Wilmon Lorenza Tyson, Sr. of Americus, Georgia passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.
The funeral service will be on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Lebanon Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia. The burial will follow at the Lebanon Cemetery in Plains, Georgia.
The story of Wilmon Lorenza Tyson, Sr. began on June 7, 1945, in Terrell County, Georgia. Wilmon was the third of eight children born to Robert Lewis Tyson, Sr. and Katherine Blackshear Tyson, both of whom preceded him in death.
After moving to Plains, Georgia, he attended the Sumter County School System where he gained a love for automobiles. He had a long career driving big rig trucks and was known to his friends on the road by the handle, “00”. He loved technology, fishing, eating strawberry ice cream, and driving on country roads - no road was ever too long.
He was also the proprietor of Tyson Body Shop for over 30 years, mastering the trades of automotive bodywork and paint, both trades he diligently taught his children.
He possessed a modest spirit that was deeply rooted in his faith, and also served as a deacon of Saint John AME Church in Plains, Georgia.
The father of nine children, he loved kids, animals, and showing off his humor. His beautiful and powerful amber eyes could surround you with comfort or irrefutably show his discontent. He was a source of great wisdom who enjoyed the simple things in life like singing, having coffee on the porch, and reminding you in conversations that “Right is right!”.
On Friday, November 22, 2024, the final notes were penned in his book of life. Those left to reflect upon the pages of his life are his loving and devoted family: his children, Wilmon Tyson, Jr., David Tyson, Gloria Niecey Tyson, Sylvia (Christopher) Powell, Tony (Kariala) Tyson, Daron (Tonya) Tyson, Stephanie Paul, Cedric Tyson, and Bradley (Brock) Tyson; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his siblings, R. L. (Eloise) Tyson, Katherine Harvey, Lucius (Annette) Tyson, Shelly (Isa Bell) Tyson, Leila Brown, Bernice Tyson, and Arthur James Tyson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many supportive friends, including Gloria Tyson-Wilson, former wife and caregiver, and his honorary son, Keith (Pamela) Frederick.
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