Charles Randolph Tyson, age 82, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011. Born in Nash County on April 06, 1929, he was the son of the late Charlie Richard Tyson and Mamie Layton Tyson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara S. Tyson; son, Charles Paul Tyson; brothers, Lewis Bowden, Willie Tyson, Richard Tyson, Hubert Tyson and Alvin Tyson; and sisters, Bessie Bowden, Mozelle Harrison, Louise B. Moss, Rochelle Tyson and Jonnie Belle Bowden.

He is survived by three daughters, Teresa Baker and husband Eddie, Deborah Tyson, and L. Denise Miller and husband Alan; four grandchildren; brothers, Robert Tyson and wife Nellie, Ernest Bowden and wife Juanita, and Wayne Tyson and wife Linda Mae; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2011 at Sunset Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Roberson and Rev. Robin Fisher officiating.