Jerry Raymond "Leroy" Tysinger

Jerry Raymond “Leroy” Tysinger passed away at his home March 23, 2017. Recently celebrating his 77th birthday, he was born February 22, 1940 at High Point Memorial Hospital to John Raymond Tysinger and Hazel Hill Bishop. He grew up in Sophia, graduated from Allen Jay High School and attended Campbell College. He retired from Loomis Fargo.

Jerry is survived by his longtime companion, Fran McMillan; and his five daughters, Jan and David Armstrong of Greensboro, Bridget and Marty Mashburn of Jamestown, Cathy and John Kimman of Charlotte, Kelly Liberatore of Greensboro and Meg and Mark Hughes of Thomasville. “Poppa Jerry” loved his 17 grandchildren, Hannah, Matthew, Abigail, Annie Armstrong, Meredith, Brittany, Adam Mashburn, Zach Armstrong, Christine, Jack, Mary, Joey, Tommy Kimman, Madison, Grace, Claire Liberatore and Nicholas, Maggie Hughes.  Also survived by the mother of his five daughters, Mary Tysinger.

Family of Fran McMillan: Henry Gobble of Thomasville, Russ, Beth and Vince Gobble and Angela Shelton of Thomasville, Shaun and Amber Shelton (High Point) Brittany and Jeremey Abrue (Thomasville) Ryan, Lauren and Kai Shelton (Edmond, OK).

Our Daddy enjoyed playing golf, fishing and working outside. He loved all things “Carolina” (especially his hats and visors). He enjoyed many types of music. Beach music and Jazz were among his favorites. Dale Earnhardt was his favorite race car driver and he never missed a weekly episode of Blue Bloods. He enjoyed our many family dinners and celebrations.

Jerry was the last of the original 12 Charter members of the Oak View Country Club “The Little Club”. There, he played golf, watched Carolina and Nascar races. He spent many long hours taking care of the golf course. He enjoyed playing cards with all his brothers and his best friend Jerry Gregory.

A Celebration of his life will be March 27th 6:00p.m. at Cumby Family Funeral Service, 1015 Eastchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262, with Rev. Dr. Matthew S. Farabow officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial. A reception is planned immediately following at Eastchester Village club house.

The family would like to say thank you for all of the care, love and support he received during his illness.

Memorials may be made to the American Children’s Home, PO Box 1288, Lexington, NC 27293-1288, Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262, or Christ United Methodist Church, 1300 N. College Dr., High Point, NC 27262.

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