TYSON, Lawrence W. (1901-1941)

TYSON, NELSON

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society (email)
Date: 5/2/2015 at 21:48:34

SERVICES HELD FOR BRITT MAN

Burial Is Made in Britt Cemetery for Lawrence Tyson, 40

BRITT - Funeral services for Lawrence William Tyson, 40, were held Sunday afternoon at the Wigton funeral home with the Rev. O. M. Johnson pastor of the Evangelical Free church in charge. Burial was made in Britt Evergreen cemetery.

He received his education in the Britt school and worked as a painter in and around Britt. Mr. Tyson took his own life by hanging Friday, the cause being domestic troubles.

He is survived by his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. A. W. Tyson of Britt, and a sister and brother in law, Mr. and Mrs. Cy Nelson of Britt.

Pallbearers were O. L. McCormick, Eugene Ross, Forest Benzler, Earl Fitzgerald, Theodore Seifert and Earl Carl.

source: Mason City Globe Gazette, 14 Jul 1941, page 14, col 7