Troy L. Tyson, 58, of Belvedere, transition pastor at Berlin Baptist Church, Wagener, died Sept. 5, 2009.
Born in Enid, Okla., he served in Christian ministry for more than 40 years in Florida, Georgia, Texas and South Carolina.
He graduated from Furman University, Southwestern Baptist Seminary and Erskine Seminary. He previously served at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, Pelion.
His motto was “To live is Christ; to die is gain” (Phillipians 1:21).
Survivors include his wife, Christy Glover Tyson, six children and 14 grandchildren. He is also survived by his parents.