Celebrating the life of
John S. Tyson III
August 07, 1929 - April 29, 2012
John S. Tyson, III, 82, died Sunday, April 29, 2012 under the care of Hospice Savannah.
Mr. Tyson was born in Millen, GA on August 7, 1929, the son of the late John Southwell Tyson, Jr. and Catherine Turner Tyson. John was raised in Folkston, GA. He graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and while in college as a freshman he met the love of his life, Mary Stubbs with whom he enjoyed 59 years of loving marriage. Upon graduating from college he enlisted in the Unites States Navy where he served proudly. After his military tenure he moved to Savannah where he worked for Union Camp for a short period of time and ultimately began working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers where he retired in 1989 as an Electrical Engineer working in the design branch of the Engineering Division. He received many commendations through the years for his outstanding service there.
Mr. Tyson was a member of the First Baptist Church of Savannah where he had served as a Deacon and on various church committees. He was also a member of the Savannah Yacht Club, The English Speaking Union and The Telfair Museum of Art as well as being a former member of the Savannah Jaycees.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Tyson was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Tyson Wilson. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Stubbs Tyson; daughter, Dr. Mary Lynn Tyson and son-in-law, Dr. Philip Andrew Horton, Colonel, U.S. Army Medical Corps, both of Augusta; granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Horton; nephews, Craig Wilson Marla and Robert Wilson; niece, Catherine Wilson; cousins, Holly Dean Omar El Khalidi, Sumaya El Khalidi, Valerie Nix Patrick Murphy, Jane Nix and Millie W. Mallory.
The visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Savannah with burial following at the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 9551, Savannah, GA 31412, Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or a favorite charity.
COL Philip Horton and Dr. Lynn Tyson, We offer our condolences to your family. THe Dowdell's Alice
- Alice Dowdell, Grovetown, GA
Lynn, I recall from our college days that your Dad was a wonderfully sweet man and I am saddened to hear he has passed away. You, your family, and your mom are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Michelle Borrett Longaberger, Savannah, GA
Mary, I sure will miss that warm understanding smile of his. John kept sprits high in our work group at the Corps. He was always there to back me up. God bless him.
- Carl & Norma Canicatti, Savannah, GA
Lynn: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mary Ann Daniel
- Mary Ann Daniel, Evans, GA
Mary, Natalie and I were so sad to hear of John's passing. We were priviliged to know him the past three years at the English Speaking Union. He was a real gentleman and will be missed by all. Love, Rob & Natalie
- Rob Bayless, Savannah, GA
Praying for your family during this time, so very sorry to hear of your loss.
- Christie Ganther, Martinez, GA
Mary, my prayers are with you and your family. Ray
- Ray Mixson, Panama City Beach, FL
We offer our condolences to your family.
- David and Macy Warnell and Family, Claxton, GA
So sorry for your loss. I remember the time we shared with your family last summer at the Yacht Club as well as other special times at First Baptist. Your family has a large place in the life of my family. John will be missed by so many. Your family is in my thought and prayers. Love, Edna
- Edna Austin, Winston-Salem, NC
Dr. Tyson, I know how dearly you cherish and care for your family. Sending my love and condolences. May God continue to bless you all. Gareth
- Gareth Fenley, Columbia, SC
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Lynn at this sad time. We will all miss him with many memories of good times together. Love John and Margareet
- John & Margaret Bryson, Eatonton, GA
I was so saddened to hear about your father's passing. I have so many fond memories of him and your mother. He was such a kind and gentle man who always seemed to have a smile to share with others. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mom, and your family.
- Holly Gay Davis, Newnan, GA
I was so saddened to hear about your father's passing. I have so many fond memories of him and your mother. He was such a kind and gentle man who always seemed to have a smile to share with others. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mom, and your family.
- Holly Gay Davis, Newnan, GA
I was so saddened to hear about your father's passing. I have so many fond memories of him and your mother. He was such a kind and gentle man who always seemed to have a smile to share with others. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mom, and your family.
- Holly Gay Davis, Newnan, GA
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that you, your mom, Phil and Mary Beth are in my prayers. Love you, Mary Roberson
- Mary Roberson, SAVANNAH, GA
I am sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
- Michelle Carnes, Martinez, GA
We are friends of your Aunt Nancy and met you, Lynn and Mary Beth at Nancy's funeral. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
- Fred & Georgia Kate Ussery, Alamo, GA
Florrie and I wish to express our deepest condolences to Mary and the family. We knew John well. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
- Earl Kirkley, Savanah, GA
In all my memories of John Tyson, from my earliest childhood at First Baptist to the days in the Drafting Room of The Corps of Engineers - he is always smiling. Mrs. Tyson and Lynn, I am so sorry for your loss, and so happy to have known such a fine man.
- Susan Roberts Frampton, Summerville, SC
Our prayers are with you.
- Patrick Waters, Augusta, GA
Bill and I are very sorry to hear about Johnny's death. He was very special to us. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Please know we care and love you.
- Bill and Linda Burke, Alamo, GA
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of sympathy pity and mercy and the God Who is the Source of every comfort consolation and encouragement, Who comforts consoles and encourages us in every trouble calamity and affliction so that we may also be able to comfort console and encourage those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort consolation and encouragement with which we ourselves are comforted consoled and encouraged by God. You and your family are in my prayers
- Yvette Williams, Augusta, GA
COL Philip Horton and Dr. Lynn Tyson, We offer our condolences to your family. THe Dowdell's Alice
- Alice Dowdell, Grovetown, GA
Lynn, I recall from our college days that your Dad was a wonderfully sweet man and I am saddened to hear he has passed away. You, your family, and your mom are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Michelle Borrett Longaberger, Savannah, GA
Mary, I sure will miss that warm understanding smile of his. John kept sprits high in our work group at the Corps. He was always there to back me up. God bless him.
- Carl & Norma Canicatti, Savannah, GA
Lynn: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mary Ann Daniel
- Mary Ann Daniel, Evans, GA
Mary, Natalie and I were so sad to hear of John's passing. We were priviliged to know him the past three years at the English Speaking Union. He was a real gentleman and will be missed by all. Love, Rob & Natalie
- Rob Bayless, Savannah, GA
Praying for your family during this time, so very sorry to hear of your loss.
- Christie Ganther, Martinez, GA
Mary, my prayers are with you and your family. Ray
- Ray Mixson, Panama City Beach, FL
We offer our condolences to your family.
- David and Macy Warnell and Family, Claxton, GA
So sorry for your loss. I remember the time we shared with your family last summer at the Yacht Club as well as other special times at First Baptist. Your family has a large place in the life of my family. John will be missed by so many. Your family is in my thought and prayers. Love, Edna
- Edna Austin, Winston-Salem, NC
Dr. Tyson, I know how dearly you cherish and care for your family. Sending my love and condolences. May God continue to bless you all. Gareth
- Gareth Fenley, Columbia, SC
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Lynn at this sad time. We will all miss him with many memories of good times together. Love John and Margareet
- John & Margaret Bryson, Eatonton, GA
I was so saddened to hear about your father's passing. I have so many fond memories of him and your mother. He was such a kind and gentle man who always seemed to have a smile to share with others. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mom, and your family.
- Holly Gay Davis, Newnan, GA
I was so saddened to hear about your father's passing. I have so many fond memories of him and your mother. He was such a kind and gentle man who always seemed to have a smile to share with others. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mom, and your family.
- Holly Gay Davis, Newnan, GA
I was so saddened to hear about your father's passing. I have so many fond memories of him and your mother. He was such a kind and gentle man who always seemed to have a smile to share with others. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mom, and your family.
- Holly Gay Davis, Newnan, GA
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that you, your mom, Phil and Mary Beth are in my prayers. Love you, Mary Roberson
- Mary Roberson, SAVANNAH, GA
I am sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
- Michelle Carnes, Martinez, GA
We are friends of your Aunt Nancy and met you, Lynn and Mary Beth at Nancy's funeral. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
- Fred & Georgia Kate Ussery, Alamo, GA
Florrie and I wish to express our deepest condolences to Mary and the family. We knew John well. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
- Earl Kirkley, Savanah, GA
In all my memories of John Tyson, from my earliest childhood at First Baptist to the days in the Drafting Room of The Corps of Engineers - he is always smiling. Mrs. Tyson and Lynn, I am so sorry for your loss, and so happy to have known such a fine man.
- Susan Roberts Frampton, Summerville, SC
Our prayers are with you.
- Patrick Waters, Augusta, GA
Bill and I are very sorry to hear about Johnny's death. He was very special to us. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Please know we care and love you.
- Bill and Linda Burke, Alamo, GA
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of sympathy pity and mercy and the God Who is the Source of every comfort consolation and encouragement, Who comforts consoles and encourages us in every trouble calamity and affliction so that we may also be able to comfort console and encourage those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort consolation and encouragement with which we ourselves are comforted consoled and encouraged by God. You and your family are in my prayers
- Yvette Williams, Augusta, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
