Edward Morris Tyree, 73, of Lexington, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at his home following an extended illness.

He was born July 13, 1946 in Rome, GA to the late James Morris Tyree and Mavis Babb Tyree. He is a 1964 graduate of Lexington High School and he attended Davidson County Community College. Edward retired from Norfolk Southern where he worked as an Engineer. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was a paratrooper in the 173rd Airborne division and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed swimming and driving sports cars.

In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by his brother, William Allen Tyree.

Edward is survived by his son, David Allen Tyree of Gainesville, FL; sisters, Susan Wheeling of Winston Salem, NC; Jane Stanberry (Stan) of Fuquay-Varina, NC; 5 nephews, a niece and other extended family; sister-in-law, Sherry Tyree of Lexington, NC; and beloved long time friend and caregiver, Linda Fain and her family, all of Lexington, NC.

There will be a memorial service held at 11am on Monday, September 30th, 2019 at the Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Blvd.
Salisbury, NC 28144, with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rowan County Honor Guard, P.O. Box 923, Salisbury, NC 28145.

Carolina Cremation, honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, is assisting the Tyree family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.