James Oliver “Jim” Tyson, 91, of Fredericksburg passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021.
Born on May 10, 1930 to George L. and Annie E. Tyson of Widewater. He was a lifelong member of Millwright Union 1831-1548 of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. He was an avid fisherman and crabber; he loved to have a good ol’ crab picking or fish fry.
Survivors include his children by a previous marriage, Gloria Hinkle, Francis (Brenda) of King George, and Gary (Beverly) of Stafford; two step-children Diane Fishel of Fredericksburg, and Herbert Patterson of Front Royal; brothers Robert (Shirley) and George (Alice); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by this wife of 51 years, Blanch “Pat”; brother Bernard; sister Dorothy; half-sister Eva; and half-brother Billy.
A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23 at Covenant Funeral Service, Stafford. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mary Washington Hospice; or the Alzheimer’s Association.