George Tyson's Obituary
George Tyson Jr. of Sacramento California died peacefully and surrounded by family at 12 PM, March 15, 2018 after living a full life to the age of 92.
He was born in Hamburg, Arkansas on May 31st, 1925 to Audrey Ray and George C Tyson.
At a young age he lost both his mother and his younger sister Clarice. His father married Blanche Alexander and from that union George gained seven siblings; deceased brother, Robert Allen Tyson; deceased sister, Gloria Malpass; sisters Gerlene Page and Johnnie (Jobie) Johnston, brothers Alex, Kenneth and Greg.
During WWII George enlisted in the navy at age 17 and served for three years as an Armed Guard, protecting Liberty ships and other naval vessels.
Upon completing his service he married Frances Marilyn Knight and fathered 2 children, Marilyn Ann (deceased), and Betty Aileen. Sadly, he was widowed in 1952
In 1954 George met and married Betty Ruth Smith, who was herself a widow with two young children, Carolyn (deceased), and Lonnie.
From their union they had four children; Audrey, Patricia, Georgia, and Michael.
In 1957 George moved his family from Arkansas to California where he worked as a union pipe fitter and welder until his retirement.
His hobbies included gardening, fishing and most importantly to him, spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, including grandchildren Patrick, Paul, Michael Barnard (deaceased), Brian, Amanda, Victoria, Jason, Ashley, Jacquelynn, Lalina, Cameron, Rider, Alexandra and Antoinette, great grandchildren Matthew, Kayla, Elizabeth, Tehya, Tabitha, Amara, Michael, Mackenzie, Sebastian and Isaiah, and one great great granddaughter, Emma.
His large family were his pride and joy; he felt blessed to be able to know and love five generations of descendents, all of whom knew him simply as “Papa”.
George’s deep love of God shone in his daily life. He attended church services every Sunday and gave generously to his church and to charities, including Jews for Jesus and St. Jude’s hospital. In his later years when poor eyesight prevented him from daily reading his Bible, he watched a Bible program that gave him food for his soul.
By his life he taught us that love is unconditional. That we cannot be discouraged by our frailties, that God’s mercy, forgiveness and love is above all what this world has to offer. He let God lead his life through the Bible and prayer. May we ever cherish the memories we have of him and be inspired by his example to love God all the more.
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