yourdailylocalLarry W. Tyson, 71, formally of Butler and Evans City, PA, passed away on Thursday evening, September 24, 2020, at Corry Manor in Corry, PA. He was born in Rochester, PA, April 18, 1949 to Torie T. Tyson and Dorothy (Pickens) Tyson.
After school Larry served his country in the United States Marines for six years, two and a half of which was served in Vietnam. Larry was a brick layer by trade and after retirement was a driver for the 422 Auto Auction.
He was Protestent by faith. He was an avid stock car fan and liked to go to the races in Lennerville with his brother in law Darrell. Left behind to cherish Larrys memory are his daughters Margie (Alex) Nellco of Freedom, PA, Connie Tyson of Rimersburg, PA, his sisters Carol Jean Bloom of Clarendon (Warren County, PA) and Neta (Bill) Graham of Cranberry Township and his brother Harry (Denise) Tyson of Jacksonville, FL., along with four grandchildren. He is further survived by his companion and favorite cat Betty.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Torie (Sonny) Tyson and Verner Lee Tyson, along with a sister in law Honey Lois Tyson. Larrys family will welcome family and friends at a public graveside service to be held on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 1 P.M. at the Mount Nebo Cemetery in Evans City, PA. The Reverend Douglas Brink of Sheffield United Methodist Church will preside.
The Zelianople American Legion Post 474 will provide full military honors. Memorial donations in Larrys memory may be made to Butler County Humane Society 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA. 16053. To leave an online condolence for Larry W. Tyson please visit www.BordenFuneralHome.com. The Borden Funeral Home of Sheffield, PA. (Warren County) has been entrusted with all arrangements.
