Obie Dyson III, 51, of Orange, died Saturday, April 14, 2007. A native of Oceanside, California and resident of Orange for many years, Obie was a salesman for Blue Bell Ice Cream. He was a member of the Umpire Association, TASO Association, Pony Director and a member of Knights of Columbus #5789.
His parents, Obie Dyson, Jr. and Elsie Dyson; and sister, Debra Feagin preceded him in death.
Survivors include his daughters, Candace Robson and her husband Jared of Kirbyville and Kristina Dyson of Beaumont; son, Travis Dyson of Seguin; brothers, Glenn Dyson of San Antonio, Jeff Dyson of Lumberton, Donald Dyson of Livingston and Richard Dyson of Lufkin; sisters, Kathy White of Orange, Sue Mitchell of Livingston and Becky Brock of Mississippi; and granddaughter, Caitlyn Robson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. with a Christian Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at the Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to TASO Baseball Scholarship Fund, 1519 Mustang, Orange, Texas 77630.
