Tyrone "Billy' McAfee Obituary in Kosciusko at Winters Funeral Home

Obituary For Tyrone "Billy' McAfee

On February 17, 1941, Tyrone "Billy" McAfee was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi to the late Emmit McAfee and Dessie Ree Scott. Tyrone had two sisters, Mottie Mae (who preceded him in death) and Bobbie Jean.

Tyrone graduated from Tipton Street High School in Kosciusko, Mississippi. He moved to Chicago and worked as a Carburetor Assembler with Champion Parts Rebuilder. He then worked for Chicago and Eastern IL Railroad in Dolton, IL. In 1975, Tyrone joined the U.S. Army. During his service, he was promoted to Sergeant, training soldiers to load, launch and fire Hawk anti-craft missiles. He earned the Good Conduct Medal and Expert M16 Rifle. The service motivated him to continue his college education after leaving in 1979. He completed two years of studies at Tougaloo College, Tugaloo, Mississippi and then moved back to Chicago, Illinois to attend Chicago State University, maintaining a GPA of 3.75. Tyrone worked as a city Bus Driver in Chicago, IL and Houston, TX, and retired as a School Bus Driver for Kosciusko School District in Kosciusko, MS.

Tyrone accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age and later joined Travelers Rest Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Cleotis Woods. He enjoyed making a joyful noise unto the Lord as a member of the Male Choir and attending Sunday School and worship service until his health started to decline.

Tyrone enjoyed his children, family and friends. He would always talk about the accomplishments of all his children and how proud he was of them. He greeted everyone with a smile and would say "Hey There, how are you?" If things weren't going well in your life his statement would be "Everything is okay, and it will work itself out." He kept an open-door policy for friends and family that he grew up with that anytime they visited Kosciusko they always had a place to stay. Whenever he and his friends got together, it was football, basketball and great stories.

Bill's Legacy: He leaves to cherish his memory his sister: Bobbie Jean Latiker (James), Nine beautiful children: Dessie Lee Sackey, Tyrone Dent, Tracy McAfee, Theresa McAfee, Shea McAfee, Sheldon McAfee, Stuart McAfee, Scott Lyons (preceded him in death) and Sandy Lyons. Grandchildren: Tanika, Lenae', Shera, Seth, Jasmine, Jeremiah, Shane, Sylenthia, Alicia, Scott Jr. and Jakori and one great grandchild: Dillion.

PLACE OF SERVICE: Traveler's Rest M.B. Church, Kosciusko, MS

DATE OF SERVICE: Saturday 11/05/2022 @ 11:00 a.m.

INTERMENT: Buffalo Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS

VIEWING: Friday 11/04/2022 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Tracy Morton sent Mixed Spray for Tyrone "Billy' McAfee - November 03, 2022

In loving memory of a great person. Our hearts goes out to the family and we wish you well.
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What a loss to the world. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. I went through Basic Training with Tyrone in June and July of 1975 at Ft Knox. I would not have made it through without his help and support. What a friend he was to me. My deepest regret is that I never found my dear friend until it was too late to tell him how much I loved and respected him.

The family in humble submission to God's will and with deepest humility, gives thanks to each of you, for your expressions of love and kindness during the homegoing of our beloved Daddy. Very Special Thanks: Jerone Garland, words cannot express the love we have for you for taking care of Daddy every single day. You have shown us what real sacrifice looks like. You were there for Daddy when we could not be there. You have taught us do much and we are grateful. Let us keep the conversations about God and family. Marnita Garland, we thank God for you. God sent you to help in our family's time of need and you answered the call. Most people question God when he tells them to go, you did not question him. You answered and said, "Here I am Lord." thank you for stepping in without hesitation. Pam Felton, thank you for being a God sent angel for Daddy. He enjoyed the conversations and the laughs. You were able to make him do things nobody else could get him to do. We think of you as family. Thank you, Ms. Jackie, for your prayers in getting our family through this time. ~The Family~

From the class of 1960, we give our deepest sympathy to the family of Tyrone McAfee. He was a comedian of our class full of fun and laughter . ~ The Class of 1960 Attala County Training school / Tipton St. High School .

Sending our condolences to our classmate and friend . Your classmate Verna L. Adams will truly miss Mack. Take your rest King . Love Verna L. Jamison Adams & family