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Obituary For Mr. Ronald Lee Tyson
Ronald Lee Tyson was born August 12, 1956, to the late Christine Johnson-Tyson and Otis Tyson, Sr., in High Point, NC. He was preceded in death by nine brothers, Otis Jr., James, and Julius Tyson; Charles, Jerome, Willie, Larry, Cleveland, and Louis Johnson; five sisters, Dorothy Titus, Carolyn Anthony, Sarah Funchess, Juanita, and Reatha Tyson; four sisters-in-law, Margie, Letitia, Waco, and Anne; one brother-in-law, Josephus Davis.
Ronald was a graduate of High Point Central High School in 1974 and was a dynamic star athlete who played football and track. He also played for the High Point Bucks and was blessed to participate in a scrimmage game with the Dallas Cowboys in the 1970s.
For over 28 years, Ronald coached Little League football under High Point Parks and Recreation. Additionally, he served as the assistant football coach for Ferndale Middle School, where he had the privilege of coaching several athletes who went on to play in the NFL.
Ronald was employed as an upholster with Clyde Pearson for 40 years and then worked for Case Steel until retirement. He was a faithful member of First Emmanuel Baptist Church until his illness prevented him from attending. Ronald sang on the Reverend Curtis Inspirational Choir and became known as Keith “Wonderboy” Tyson. His favorite song to sing was "Be Right" by Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson.
He leaves to cherish his memories, the love of his life, his daughter, LaPorche (Christopher) McCaskill; two grandchildren, Xavier and Brooklyn McCaskill; two brothers, Luther Johnson and Troy (Carol) Anthony; five sisters, Ella (Jimmie) Shelton, Dr. Gwendolyn (Rev. Bobby, Jr.) Green, Doris (Jimmie) Byers, Debbie Davis, and Cheryl Tyson; best friends, William Wilson, Carlus Wilson, and Richard May; seventeen nephews, twenty-two nieces, and a host of great and great-great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at First Emmanuel Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Guil-Rand Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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We send our Condolences to Tyson and Johnson Family Ronald Lee you will be missed my brother God Bless the Family doing this time In Jesus Name David & LeSha Henry Tomball Texas
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To the Tyson and Johnson Familiee, I offer my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your beloved Ronald. As a member of the 1974 graduating class of High Point Central High School, we will forevercherish the memories of our talented and most humble classmate. Continued prayers for the family in this time of loss.🕊
To The Tyson/Johnson Family, I was saddened to learn about the passing of your beloved, Ronald Lee Tyson, and extend my deepest condolences to you. Please know I'm holding you close in my thoughts and heart as you navigate this difficult time. May you find comfort in the cherished moments you shared with Ronald and may your cherished memories bring you peace. With love and praying you enough.......
Barbara J. Carter
I love Uncle Ron Lee, You will be greatly missed but will forever be in our hearts . Rest in Peace
To the Tyson and Johnson Family, we're sending you our Deepest Heartfelt Condolences. We pray God will continue to give you all strength during this time. The Steele Family
Sending my condolence to the Tyson and Johnson family ( from Pfafftown NC)
Sorry for your loss and keeping family in pray 🙏🏿🙏🏿
Thoughts and prayers to the family
Hello, Again, Family. In my previous message I should have said
LUTHER JOHNSON, SR. Just showing respect.
Love you all!
Gwen
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I love you Uncle and I will truly miss you.
Sorry for your loss.
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"Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories ." My deepest condolences and sympathy to the Johnson family as your love one now joins the ancestors. May the Lord 🙏🏽grant you comfort and peace in your time of bereavement.
Our sincere condolences to the family on Ron's passing. No doubt he'll be truly missed.
Greetings to you, the Tyson-Johnson Family. Our heartfelt condolences we extend to each of you. Please know that you're in our thoughts and prayers...prayers of comfort and peace, in a time such as this. May the Lord be with you. Sincerely, Bobby & Melanie Jones
To Our Family:
LaPorche, Troy, Ella, Troy, Sr., Luther, Jr., Doris, Debbie, Cheryl
"WE ARE FAMILY!!!!!!
WE will miss BABY BROTHER.
I PRAY that we always LOVE AND CARE for one another.
Our Baby Brother had LOVE AND CARE from each of us, as well as from so many others. For those memories am eternally grateful.
Baby Brother was a QUIET SPIRIT in our Family!
Thank you God for sharing Ronald Lee Tyson with each of us!
God Bless All!
Big Sister Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green and Brother-in-Law Rev. Bobby W. Jr.
Porsha, we are deeply saddened to hear about Uncle Ront's passing. Sending our heartfelt sympathy & deepest condolences to you and the entire family. Wishing you peace & comfort during this difficult time. He will be deeply missed & remembered always. Love you, Sonja, Jerry, Brandon and Kobe Townsend
It goes without saying that I offer sympathies and condolences to my second family. I was there when Ronald Lee was born , rest easy my little brother!
My Sincerest Condolences to the Tyson and The Johnson Family. Ronald and I were classmate (1974) from Elementary to High School. I Remember Ronald as being friendly, never over the top; he was Humble and Shy. I am so very sorry for you all lost. RIP Ronald
I'\n M so sorry for your loss and there will be brighter days. He was a good man. I loved him as many did, and he's in heaven now love you a
Sorry for your loss signed by Gloria Robbins little
My sincere condolences to the Tyson and Johnson family. Ronald and I grew up in the same neighborhood and attended school together from elementary through high school. We were fortunate enough to experience what it was to be apart of a community that demonstrated love and concern. Any child in our neighborhood could go to a home and be feed and cared for, in a very loving way . No matter where I saw Ronald he had that smile and a happy hello. Ronald was humble and very peaceful. He fought the race, now he can take his rest.
RIP Ronald💐🕊️🕊️🕊️
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