Born in Gladstone on June 30, 1931 he was a son of the late Bennie Tyree, Sr. and Doris Tyree. He was a retired brakeman for Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by two sons, Carlton Tyree and Ronnie Tyree; and four siblings, Margaret Burks, Mary Whorley, William Tyree and Robert Tyree.
He is survived by his children, Kelly Seitz and husband Donnie of Amherst and Linda Diane and husband Harry of Gladstone; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; and a close friend of 15 years, Loraine Fittery.
A funeral will be conducted 11:00 am Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor Dave Peters officiating. Burial will follow in Briarwood Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service starting at 10:00 am at Whitten Monelison Chapel.
To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenmonelison.com.
Whitten Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Monelison Chapel is serving the family.
