Leon Tyson (1922-1996)

Leon Tyson affectionately known as "Pokie" was born on August 22, 1922 in Marion County, Texas to Elaska and Essie Mae Tyson. He was the eldest of thirteen (13) born to this union. One sibling preceding him in death, a sister Voriece who died at age five (5).

Uncle Leon joined Gethsemane Methodist Church at an early age. He attended school in Jefferson, Texas. He was also a veteran of World War II. After discharge from the Army he lived in California until moving to Kansas City in 1951.

In 1959, Leon and his brothers started Tyson Brothers Construction Company in Kansas City, Missouri. Uncle Leon was worked up until his death.

Miss Me But Let Me Go

"When I come to the end of the road, the sun has set for me.

I want no rites in a gloom filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long; and not with your head bowed low.

Remember the love that we once shared, miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone. I's all part of the Master's plan, a step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick at heart go o the friend we know, And bury your sorrows in doing good cheer.

"Miss me, but let me go."