He was born May 22nd, 1942, in Rockingham, North Carolina to Herbert and Lucille (Cobb) Tyson.
Herb graduated from Rohanen High School, Rockingham N.C., and attended East Carolina University, Greenville, N.C. He served his country honorably in the Air Force during the Viet Nam War and achieved the rank of Airman, First Class. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Herb had many interests throughout life including a love of reading, listening to music, dancing (shagging), rugged camping/backpacking, muscle cars, NASCAR, bowling, playing Yahtzee, and he was an avid saltwater fisherman. He had an infectious sense of humor, quick wit, was kind and compassionate.
He was preceded in death by his father Herbert Tyson, mother Lucille (Cobb) Lathan, and sister Anita (Tyson) Devine.
Survivors include son Hunter Tyson (Chris), Macon, Georgia; son Jeff Landrum (Moira), Tybee Island, Georgia; nephew Roy Flanagan (Nancy); niece Laura Olson (John); uncle M.B. Cobb (Joyce); cousins Sandy Riggan (Larry), Ann Horton (Brian), Belinda Gruber (Clement), Terry Dennis (Dwight), and Nancy Smith (Olen).
The memorial service to celebrate Herb’s life will be held at 12:00, May 1st, at the Community Church recreation building, 193 Mill Rd., Rockingham, N.C. Friends and family are welcome. Those interested in attending virtually may contact Nancy at 919-917-7195 for details.
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