Charles Richard Tysinger

Mr. Tysinger was born December 13, 1920 in Davidson County to the late Charles Robert and Jessie Manor Tysinger.

Charles was a loving husband, married 63 years to his wife, Bessie and was a devoted father to his two children, Rick and Gayle. He was also a loving brother to Doris and loving grandfather to Charlie, Avalon and Arianna.

He served in the army during WWII in the searchlight division. He was a member of the Fair Grove Lions Club where he served as treasurer for many years and received a lifetime member award.

Charles was a retired upholsterer and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where he was a choir member. His hobbies included golf and fishing.

Charles and his wife, Bessie lived with their daughter, Gayle and Son-In-Law, Mark for the last six years, where they were taken care of in the home.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Bessie Reddick Tysinger; daughter, Gayle Flannery and husband Mark of Thomasville; son Richard Tysinger and wife Stephanie of Sanford; sister Doris Reddick of Thomasville; grandchildren, Charlie Flannery, Avalon Tysinger and Arianna Tysinger.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 6:00 ~ 8:00 P. M. at Thomasville Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 P. M. Wednesday, March 24 at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Reverend Jim Parsons officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Trinity United Methodist Church 609 Liberty Dr. Thomasville, NC 27360.

Online condolences may be made through www.thomasvillefh.com.