Tyree, Willie

  • Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Willie Tyree
Willie Tyree

Willie Tyree, 87, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019, in Cleveland, Tennessee. 

He was a member of the Church of the Living God in Chattanooga. 

He was preceded in death by his mother and two sisters. 

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 43 years, Edith Tyree; sons, Andre Grier, Bernard Renfroe, Sr., Lesley (Angella) Smith; daughter, Sandra Smith; granddaughters, Porcha (James) Beasley, Kimonique (Vanoy) Cannon; grandsons, Andre Grier Jr., Bernard Renfroe Jr., Tyree (Lyndsay) Smith; sister, Geraldine (Adrine) Bonner; 16 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. 

At the request of Willie, there will no funeral services held. 

He will be interred at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995.

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