David Tyson

1946 - 2023

THAXTON - James David Tyson, 76, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023. He was born in Corinth, MS and was a graduate of Kossuth High School in 1964. He served in the United States Air Force. He was a lifelong carpenter. He enjoyed horses, golfing and playing and singing gospel music. He played the piano and sang in The Ministers Quartet for many years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Services will be at 3:00pm Monday, May 15, 2023, at The Pentecostal Church of Blue Mountain. Bro. Jay Carney and Bro. Larry Hill will officiate. Burial will follow in The Pentecostal Church of Blue Mountain Cemetery. Tutor Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors, wife of 22 years, Rita Tyson; children, Andy Tyson of Thaxton, Greg Tyson (Shea) of Corinth, Jennifer Miller (Matt) of Pontotoc; and stepdaughter, Shelly Brooks (Harvey) of Tupelo; 5 grandchildren, Aimry Case Tyson, Ansley Tyson, Mac Floyd, Jerrell Miller and Cayce Paige; and great grandchild, Javeon Miller; brother, Donas Tyson of Kossuth and Sister, Shirley Lewis (Mike) of Corinth.

Preceded in death by, Parents, James Lee and Willie B Tyson; sister, Annette Young and sister-in-law, Sandra Tyson.

Pallbearers, Brandon Voyles, Paul Voyles, David Voyles, Randy Vinson, Danny Soper and Kenyon Caples.

Visitation, 2:00pm until service time Monday, May 15, 2023 at The Pentecostal Church of Blue Mountain.