James Andrew Tyson 1933 - 2022

TYSON, HITTLE, SMITH

Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 2/10/2022 at 14:36:42

James Andrew Tyson, 88, of Onawa, Iowa passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Elmwood Care Centre, Onawa, Iowa.

Per James’ wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Goslar Funeral Home and Monuments, Onawa, Iowa.

James Andrew was born August 31, 1933 in Onawa, Iowa, the son of John Matthew and Vera Pearl (Hittle) Tyson. He graduated from Onawa High School.

James and Nancy Jean Smith were married April 5, 1956 in Elk Point, South Dakota. To this union three children were born, Terry, Debbie, and Lisa. He enlisted in the United States Army in December of 1957.

James was a mechanic assistant for the Iowa Department of Transportation for many years. He enjoyed fishing, John Deere tractors, tinkering with model air planes, and HO trains. James loved remembering the past and sharing stories with his family.

James was a member of the First Christian Church, Onawa, Iowa.

Survivors include, his wife, Nancy Tyson of Onawa, Iowa; his children, Terry Tyson of Onawa, Iowa, Debbie (Brett) Spaulding of Onawa, Iowa, and Lisa (Dean) Funkhouser of Onawa, Iowa; grandchildren, Jessica (Mike) Johnson of Wills Point, Texas, Austin (Lacey) Spaulding of Whiting, Iowa, James (Amanda) Funkhouser of Ute, Iowa, and Jonathan (Skye) Funkhouser of Sioux City, Iowa; great-grandchildren, Gabby, Caeden, Eva and Isreal Johnson of Wills Point, Texas, Chevelle and Kodiak Spaulding of Whiting, Iowa, Taryn, Avery, Brenna, Harper, and Kelee Funkhouser of Ute, Iowa, and Scarlet and Myla Funkhouser of Sioux City, Iowa; one sister, Jeanne Polly of Whiting, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Vera (Hittle) Tyson; and sisters, Marion and Margaret Ann Kreger.

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