Obituary - William Groover “Billy” Tyson

William Groover Tyson, 93, departed this life bound for glory after a lengthy illness and under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. Born on August 18, 1932, in the Westside Community of Bulloch County, Billy was the youngest child of Ziba Franklin Tyson and Mary Magdalene Groover Tyson.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Daisy Futch Donaldson Tyso; and his three siblings and their spouses, Julia La Rue Tyson Mallard and Walter Hampton Mallard of Statesboro, Theresa Wildred Tyson Smith of Alexandria, La.; and John Paul Tyson and Mary Lee Williams Tyson of Statesboro and Fort Pierce, Fla.

Known by several names, Billy was variously called William, Billy Groover and most lovingly, Uncle BG.

He is survived by five nieces and nephews to whom he meant