Mr. Tyrone A. Tynes Sr., 77, peacefully entered into eternal rest Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Sentara Complex, Hampton. He was born Aug. 7, 1942, to the late John S. Tynes Sr. and Eloise Howard Tynes in Newport News.
A graduate of Huntington High School, Class of 1960, and Norfolk State College (University), Class of 1974, Tyrone served honorably in the U.S. Air Force before devoting 35 years to the U.S. Postal Service Accounting Division.
A strong and committed man of God, Tyrone was a member of First Church of Newport News (Baptist), where he served as a member of the Deacon Board, the Feed the Hungry Ministry, the Gleaners Board, the Male Chorus and the Budget and Finance Committee. Serving God through his church was of utmost importance to Tyrone, and he continued to do so until his health declined.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Genevieve Boyd Tynes; three sons, Jonathan, Benjamin and Tyrone Jr. (Cecille); daughter, Erika (Wayne); seven grandchildren; four brothers and four sisters; and a host of loving family members and friends.
Viewing will begin at noon, Thursday, Jan. 30, with a wake service from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31, at First Church of Newport News (Baptist), 2300 Wickham Ave., Newport News, with Pastor Rodney Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens.
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