Talented musician, colorful lover of life, beloved father, grandfather, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, Tom grew up in Goldsboro, NC, and was known for his gift of hospitality and talent as a song-writer and pianist. Tom was a stranger to no one and everyone who knew him dearly loved him and was dearly loved by him. He earned a B.A. in Music from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1972 and attended Duke Divinity School. Tom helped found Aqueduct Conference Center in Chapel Hill, NC, in 1978, where he worked as the executive director for more than 30 years. He spent the final years of his life living in Nashville, TN, pursuing his love and passion for music.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Tommy and Frances Brewer Tyson.

He is survived by his daughters, Molly Anne Templeton and husband, John, New York City, Mary Kathryn Tyson, Greenville, NC, Sarah Hope Tyson, Greenville, NC; granddaughter, Hannah Grace Tyson, Greenville, NC; sister, Joyce Carole Carter and husband, Stan Vero Beach, FL; brother, Kenneth Wayne Tyson.

Memorial service was held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 31, Carrboro United Methodist Church, Carrboro, NC. Revs. Dr. Vernon C. Tyson and Beth Hackney Hood presided.

Memorial contributions may be made to Love Chapel Hill, P.O. Box 3573, Chapel Hill, NC 27515

(www.lovechapelhill.com).