James Tyson

James “Romie” Christopher Tyson , 40, departed this life on February 3, 2021 in his home. James never met a stranger and was loved by many. He made it his mission to help others and to ensure no one left his presence without him departing a philosophic word of wisdom first. James attended Alcoa High School and later earned his C.N.A. license, which further served as a testament to his desire to care for others. James was a man of many talents. He loved to share his creative written expressions with family and friends.

Proceeded in death by Nancy Tyson (Mother), James and Ernestine Lindsey, Sr. (Grandparents), Willie and Carolyn Mitchell (Aunt & Uncle). He is survived by wife, Christianne Kohler; father, Arthur Tyson Sr; Children: Hezekiah Tyson, Jamauren Tyson, Khaleeha C. Restall; Siblings: Arthur Jr, Teresa, Kristi, Niki (Bobby) Chisholm, Michael; Dear cousins: Richard (Katrina) Mitchell, Dale Mitchell, Shannon (Frenchie) Mitchell, Geoffrey (Erica) Lindsey, Dustin Lindsey; Uncle, James (Debbie) Lindsey;  Aunt, Donna Lindsey;Devoted nieces and nephews: Janeesa, Taharin, Anjelique, Christopher,  Jaquez, Brealyn, Nianja, K’Vaughn, Solomon, Briana, Ki’Aryn, Amelia Grace, Kyrin; Great nieces and nephews: Jacarra, Nia, Hendrix, Ja’Khi, Khalid, Jaquez II; Extended siblings: William Henderson, Walter Henry, Tiffany Newcomb, Kendra Evans and Sisley Geter; The entire Rockford family, the Sudderth family, and a host of family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday February 13,2021 at Foothills Funeral Home 910 East Lincoln Road Maryville, Tn. 37804. The family will receive friends from 12pm-1:00pm with the service to follow. Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home. www.foothillsfh.com

The Tyson family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all for your thoughts, prayers and deeds.