William James Tyson

William James Tyson, Sr., better known as Blackie, Steel Bill, Top Cat, Timberfoot, Bobcat and Deacon to his family and friends. William was born to the union of Elaska Tyson and Essie Mae Waites on_ November 8, 1937, Bivins, Texas. Blackie decided to leave Texas to move to Detroit, he stopped to visit family and friends in Kansas City, Missouri he never left. Blackie moved to Liberty, Missouri in 1954, started working for O'Donnell Brothers Asphalt and Construction Company. In 1960 Blackie decided he had enough and formed Tyson Brothers Construction Company. Blackie has been in the Construction Business for over 50 years. Blackie worked until his health started failing June 2018. He enjoyed his Blue Pickup Truck, he would ride around Kansas City and surrounding area inspecting projects done by others (son, nephews and brothers). If he spotted any imperfections he would immediately let you know. William was a self-taught Cement Finisher, Bobcat Operator, Builder and Electrician. He loved travelling to his Hometown of Bivins, Texas

(Hootsville) renamed by his Siblings in honor of their father whose nickname was Hoot. He would travel to Bivins, Texas to relax in the home he and his brother Jene built. As his daughter, Mata, would say 11boy when he picked up his guitar he would play Joe Simon, Drowning in the Sea of Love, over and over and over. 11 Then he would start his silly dance by dancing on one knee. Never knew the significance of the one knee dance thing. Blackie would talk hours on end after a visit from his Children or Grandchildren. Actually, giving us a play by play of what was said and done.

Preceding Blackie in death were his parents. Brothers: Leon, Lewis Charles {LC.) Dallart {Moose) McArthur {Mac). Sisters: Voriece, Amber (Doll) Tyson-Jacobs,

Linnie (Kate) Tyson-Durden. Son: William James Tyson, Jr. Granddaughter: Tiffanie L. Tyson.

He leaves to cherish his Legacy, wife, Ruth Tyson. Daughters: Jimmie Marie Hill {Eddie),

Mata Joezar Tyson, Wendy Tyson, Joy Tyson, Toni Tyson, Tia uni Robinson {Kenny).

Sons: Willis Tyson, James Tyson. Brothers: Walter {Maudry), Jene and Forest {Evelyn) Sisters: Gloria Jean Tyson-Holden, Centennial Tyson-Stewart. Grandchildren: Yalonda Washington, Marcus Tyson-Boles {Kelsey), La Kisha Tyson, Joseph Hill, Edward Hill, Comfort, Charles and Cortez. Great Grandchildren: Anthony, Dominique, Milah, Dajuane, Isaiah, Xavier, Z'Leah, Maliach, Llyric and Priseis. {Baby P.) Great-Great Grandchildren: Dumarie, Trinity, Milah.

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends that will miss him dearly.