Robert Franklin "Shorty" Tyson's obituary , Passed away on June 5, 2022 in Wadesboro, North Carolina

Robert Franklin "Shorty" Tyson

July 24, 1927 - June 5, 2022 (94 years old)

Wadesboro, North Carolina

Robert Franklin "Shorty" Tyson's obituary , Passed away on June 5, 2022 in Wadesboro, North Carolina

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Leavitt Funeral Home

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Robert Franklin "Shorty" Tyson

July 24, 1927 - June 5, 2022 (94 years old)

Wadesboro, North Carolina

Robert Franklin Tyson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Robert Franklin Tyson (Wadesboro, North Carolina), who passed away on June 5, 2022, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Pearl Merritt Tyson and Ethel Maner Tyson; his son-in-law Frank Davis; and his siblings, Marvin, Buddy, Grover, Harold, Leo Tyson, Mattie Gaddy and Alice Moehler.

He is survived by: his wife Dorothy Lookabill Tyson; his children, Jeanie Davis, Julie Williams (Greg), Maner Tyson (Tara) and Marvin Tyson (Jan); his grandchildren, Corrie Tindal (Bill), Samuel Williams (Abby), Noah Williams, Ali White (Eddie), Jennifer Tyson, Meg and Mel Prescott; his great grandchildren, Burns and Lawson Tindal; and his sisters, Jennie Thomas and Ella Hargett. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 423, Wadesboro, NC 28170.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leavitt Funeral Home



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309 Lee Ave, Wadesboro, NC 28170

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309 Lee Ave, Wadesboro, NC 28170

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