Waynesville, Eugene "Gene" Tyson, age 76, of Rolling Green Retirement Community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2014. A native of Nash County, Gene resided in Haywood County for 41 years before moving to Greenville, South Carolina to be closer to his grandchildren. He was the son of the late Luther Eugene and Bessie Copper Tyson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Iona Jones Tyson, who passed away in 1997 and a sister, Christabell Tyson. Gene was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from the North Carolina Department of Transportation with 30+ years of service. After retirement, Gene enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his friends. His biggest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by two daughters, Jeanie Tyson and her partner, Marilyn Parker, of Raleigh and Sherri Richards and her husband, John, of Simpsonville, South Carolina; a sister Doris Temple of Raleigh; and two grandchildren Hanna and Zac. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 in the chapel of First Baptist Church of Waynesville with Reverend Dr. Robert Prince officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of one's choice.
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