Dan was born to Heber and Louise Tyson on May 25, 1947, in Pitt County.
Dan met his always and forever Mary at the Little Rocket Drive-in in Farmville, NC in the summer of 1969. Some might say it was the best thing ever happened to him and we totally agree.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a perfect role model. Dan loved fishing, woodworking, and raising Koi fish. Dan was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and really loved his church family. He loved teaching third through fifth grade Sunday School.
Dan retired from NCDOT as a Signal Technician and supervisor after 33 years. He had a brief stint as a head weed eater operator and business partner at Tyson Lawn Care and after he was promoted to part-time car repossessor and auction delivery driver for Tyson Auto and Truck Center. But the most important job of all was raising two entrepreneurial sons Dustin and Troy.
Dan is survived by wife Mary Tyson married 50 years, sons Dustin of New Bern, Troy and wife Karen of Hawaii; three grandchildren David and wife Liz , Stephanie and husband Patrick, and Ava, Sister Lou and niece Andrea.
Family will receive friends Saturday, August 8th, 2020 from 10 -11:30 AM at Crossroads Baptist Church. Funeral Service to follow at 11:30AM, Burial will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park.
In Lieu of flowers send donations to Crossroads Baptist Church 1802 US Hwy. 70 East, New Bern, NC 28560.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cottenfuneralhome.com for the Tyson family.
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