Henry Lee "Red" Tyson's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana

Henry Lee "Red" Tyson

March 18, 1938 - February 21, 2026 (87 years old)

New Orleans, Louisiana

Henry Lee "Red" Tyson's obituary , Passed away on February 21, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana

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Henry Lee "Red" Tyson

March 18, 1938 - February 21, 2026 (87 years old)

New Orleans, Louisiana

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Henry Lee Tyson Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Henry Lee Tyson of New Orleans, Louisiana, born in Marion, Mississippi, who passed away on February 21, 2026 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Emma Jean Felix Tyson; his parents, Alyce Mai Coney Goff and S. W. Tyson; and his brother S. C. Tyson. He is survived by: his daughters, Tamika Elayna Duplessis (Raymond) and Ashlyn La; his grandchildren, Raymond James, Collin Alexandre, Maison Jean-Henri, Alayna Janae Duplessis, Rachael Faith, Lauren Hope and Nathan Tyson Ayler; his sister-in-law Deborah Gail Pittman (Matthew); and his friend Cheryl Elaine Payne. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rhodes Funeral Home



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Holy Anointed House
1373 Senate St, New Orleans, LA 70122

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Feb 28

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Holy Anointed House
1373 Senate St, New Orleans, LA 70122

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