Lynn Tyson Obituary

Cecil Lynn Tyson, age 70, was born March 7, 1949 in the Buckhorn community near Soper, OK, the son of Marion “Mutt” Tyson and Ruby (McKee) Tyson. His parents preceded him in death. He married Alicia Antwine on May 24, 1968 in Soper, OK. Lynn was a commercial contractor and served as pastor of the United Pentecostal Church of Atoka, OK for 27 years. He enjoyed working, pastoring the church, teaching Bible Studies, praying with people at the altar and helping people through troubling times. He also enjoyed picking on his grandkids, spending time with his family and serving his Lord. Lynn was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Vietnam War.

Survivors include: his wife, Alicia Tyson; daughters, Stacy Waldrep and husband, Joey of Tulsa, OK and Tonya Riley and husband, Michael of College Station, TX; grandchildren, Jonathan Waldrep and wife, Kristen, Kaylen Waldrep, Landon Riley and Micaylee Riley; brothers, Larry Tyson and wife, Betty of Soper, OK and Dewayne Tyson and wife, Brenda of Buckhorn; sister, Dorothy Southard and husband, Jackie of Valliant, OK along with many other relatives and friends.