Tommy TysonTommy J. Tyson, 80, of Pocahontas, Ill., born on June 2, 1936 in Hoxie, Ark., died on Thursday Oct. 27, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side. Tommy was a lifetime member of the Lakers Car Club and also a member of The Piston Pushers. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed antique cars, attending car shows and working in his yard, but his most precious moments were those spent with his family. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother whom will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Agnes Tyson; two sisters; and one brother.Surviving to miss him are his wife of 59 years, Delores, nee Roberson, Tyson; three sons, Thomas (Laurie) Tyson, Dennis Tyson and Joe Tyson; one daughter, Dana (Ray) Kernan; eight grandchildren, Trey Tyson, Taylor Tyson, Delia Pidhajecky, Heidi Tyson, Nolan Tyson, Ray Kernan, Jr., Tasha Kernan, and Kolten Tyson; one sister, Bev (Elvis) Taylor, of Jonesboro, Ark.; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society or the . Memories and expressions of condolences may be offered at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com.Visitation: Friends may visit from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois. Funeral: Funeral services will be held Sunday at noon in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois.LAKE VIEW FUNERAL HOME, Fairview Heights, Ill.