Ronnie Tyson, 59 passed away, Saturday, June 11, 2011. He was born December 15, 1951 in Nash County. Ronnie was the son of the late, Oscar Jr. and Peggy Eason Tyson.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Deborah Nugent Tyson, one son, Ronnie Scott Tyson of Fremont, one daughter, Tracy “Danielle” Whaley and husband Thomas of Nashville, several nieces and nephews and two grandchildren.

Funeral services were held  Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home with the Rev. Daniel Moss officiating. Visitation  followed after the service. The family  received friends other times at the home of Danielle Whaley at 4124 Langley Road, Nashville, NC 27856.