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William Edward Tyree


Sunrise: May 21, 1949
Sunset: June 11, 2020

William (Bill) Edward Tyree departed this life on June 11, 2020.  Born May 21, 1949 in Norfolk, Virginia to Emma B. and the late William A. Tyree III.  He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and attended Norfolk State University. Honorable William E Tyree 33° was a member of Fletcher Lodge #26 and served as Worshipful Master for 12 years.  He became Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Consolidated Hiram Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. Scottish Rite, Jurisdiction of the State of Virginia.  He served from 2008 to 2019.  He served as Second Vice President General of the Original General Masonic Congress of Grand Master United States of America and Canada, Inc.  He also served as Deputy Imperial Potentate for the Original Imperial Grand Council A.A.O.N.M.S (Shrine Dept.) North and South America, Inc. William was a member of the Norfolk Branch NAACP.   He assisted with Souls to the Polls, WAVY 10 coat drive, and fund raising for Sickle Cell Anemia.  He leaves to cherish his memory his Mother Emma B. Tyree, his sisters, Evelyn Tyree Hampton, Sharon Tyree, and Rosetta Davis and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends.  He is preceded in death by his brothers George, Benjamin, Donald and a sister Lillie Tyree.

Viewing Friday, June 26, 2020 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 7246 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23505 Service WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE Saturday, June 27, 2020 11:00am Metropolitan Funeral Service Granby Chapel Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery 8100 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23505 The family is following the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines for funeral attendance

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    GWENDOLYN DE BOSE says
    June 16, 2020 at 10:56 am

    Rest peaceful and you will be remembered for your work well done and your kindness. My Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to the Family, Friends and Brothers and Sisters OES.

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      Jay Baker says
      June 27, 2020 at 10:50 am

      My condolences

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    Nicole Monroe says
    June 16, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    Rest In Peace my brother. Your were an amazing person with a big heart. You will be greatly missed.

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    Joy Parker says
    June 16, 2020 at 5:01 pm

    My deepest sympathy goes out to the Family of “ Tyree” as he was affectionately called. He.will be greatly missed as he was a friend and confidant to me. Your journey here on earth is over and your crown awaits you. RIP

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    Jewell Jones says
    June 16, 2020 at 7:14 pm

    RIP Cousin
    Sleep on until we meet again.

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    Denise Downing says
    June 16, 2020 at 11:40 pm

    Rest in peace, may your light continue to shine

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    Kendall Chandler, GWM says
    June 16, 2020 at 11:54 pm

    Bro Tyree’s work here on earth is done and he has gone to spend eternity with the Master. He will surely be missed. He was a little man with a big heart. RIP my friend.

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    Kendall Chandler says
    June 16, 2020 at 11:56 pm

    Bro Tyree’s work here on earth is done and he has gone to spend eternity with the Master. He was a little man with a big heart. RIP my friend.

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    freddie Andrew hicks says
    June 17, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    Freddie A.Hicks

    Pioneer # 1
    Past Grand Master Tyree we shell miss you, your job here id done. rest in peace, job well done

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      Cassandra Cleveland says
      June 17, 2020 at 5:16 pm

      Sending condolences to your entire family PGM. I will miss you. Rest on my Brother.

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    Katrina Giddens says
    June 17, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    My heart is heavy. “Tyree” you’ve fulfilled your duties here now you can rest easy with our savior. You’ll surely be missed down here but we all know you’re in a better place. My condolences to the family, Tyree was an awesome person. R.I.H until we meet again….

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    Roxie Smith says
    June 17, 2020 at 11:59 pm

    Brother William Tyree was a man of honor a friend and he will truly be missed. RIP my friend, my Grandmaster!

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    Dana Simmons says
    June 19, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    Rest well my brother. May GOD continue to keep you until we meet again. Past Grand Master Dana Simmons

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    Doris Gordon says
    June 22, 2020 at 4:30 pm

    He heals the brokenhearted
    and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3
    At times like this, words seem so inadequate…please know we are praying for the family.

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      William Washington W.M. Matthew lodge#3 says
      June 26, 2020 at 5:38 pm

      Please accept my deepest condolences family loss we are with you in this hour of grief stay strong and this shall to pass with time and prayers ????

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    Annette Savage Jackson says
    June 23, 2020 at 12:16 pm

    You will truly be missed. You were the Grand Master of all Grand Masters, that was your true calling. You will now take your rest among all of the others great leaders. Rev. Isaac and I will truly miss you and your wisdom. A man of great honor. You were ready you always talk about leaving. So sleep now my dear friend.

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    Christian, Christina, Diana Johnson says
    June 23, 2020 at 11:26 pm

    You will truly be missed. There was not a day i can think of when you were not smiling and wishing me and my children well. RIP uncle William.

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    RAY NEWSOME says
    June 24, 2020 at 3:47 am

    Well the horn blew and your name were called. Time to come to your new home . Brother Tyree hou were always there when someone needed help. Thanks for your help, now rest in peace my brother.

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    Bro.James Myrick says
    June 24, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    A friend and mentor, you will be truly missed. The Masonic Organization, lost a giant with a can do ability. He was a servant, that gave a 100 percent to everyone, to whom he encounter. Now all has been heard: here the conclusion of the matter. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind (Ecclesiastes 12:12). Blessed are those who was their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city (Revelation 22:14).

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    Glen A Smith,32*pdgm says
    June 24, 2020 at 7:54 pm

    Rest in Peace my brother.

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    Sis.Joyce Brown says
    June 25, 2020 at 7:54 pm

    I will truly miss you my grandmaster Bro.Tyree.Thankyou for friendship,knowledge and wisdom.You’re a Soldier gone to a Sweet Home.RIPCondolences to the family

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    Sister Sharie Adams says
    June 25, 2020 at 8:23 pm

    To the Tyree Family, I send my condolences and heartfelt sympathy. Grand Master Tyree was a honorable man with knowledge and wisdom that he didn’t mind sharing. He will be missed.

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    Nelson & (Sister) Angelina Taylor Judkins says
    June 26, 2020 at 3:46 am

    To the family of Brother William Tyree….on behalf of my husband and I….we extend
    our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved Tyree….Tyree was a honorable man who was small in statue…. but a giant in serving God….and service to others….He had wisdom beyond measure….and knowledge that would take a lifetime for most of us to acquire….being the man that he was…Tyree willingly shared his vast knowledge with many Brothers of the Craft….and Sisters of the Order….throughout the years…Brother William E.Tyree…you retired from your Illustrious career…when the Master said…”Well done,thou good and faithful servant,”. Matthew 25:23

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    Christian E. Blaber says
    June 26, 2020 at 5:46 pm

    The solemn notes that betoken the dissolution of this earthly tabernacle have again alarmed our outer door, and another spirit has been summoned to the land where our fathers have gone before us. Brother Tyree, it is with profound sadness that we wish you a fond adieu. May the Great Architect of the Universe wrap His hands around you always. Rest In Peace.

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    Aazon Lighty says
    June 26, 2020 at 8:56 pm

    To the Hon. William Tyree family, Sister and Brother of the Great State of Virginia, I greet you in the name of our Heavenly Father.
    the Members of Rebekah Chapter No.2 Florence S. C. extends
    our condolences. In hope that the humble peace of the Lords love and care is yours. Gods arms are strong and he will hold each of you up. Rest in peace Grand Master Rest in peace.

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    Bro Kid Holloway says
    June 27, 2020 at 7:41 am

    May God continue to Bless you and keep you in his Loving Care for your work down here is Complete Now, Rest in Peace My Brother…

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    Arthur and Charlene Harris, PGM and PGWM says
    June 27, 2020 at 9:36 am

    To the family of Hon. William Tyree we were blessed to have known a loving and caring human being. Be Still and know HE is GOD. Yes, we will miss his voice of wisdom and the many events he invited us to but must of all we will miss his true friendship.

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    Selena A Henry-Stroud says
    June 27, 2020 at 11:56 pm

    To the family of Grand Master William E. Tyree. My condolences to you. GOD sent his angels to take GM to his heavenly home to replace his top hat with the deserving crown that awaited him, replaced his black suit with beautiful wings. There’s nothing that could replace his big heart for the love that he had for people of all ages and color. A man of GREAT wisdom who didn’t ever mind sharing knowledge nor did he mind teaching. Grand Master…I will definitely miss our laughs, talks and planning events for the Hiram Grand Lodge. It’s time for you to rest, let someone else do the work…I will surely miss you my Grand Master.

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    Sister Selena A Henry-Stroud says
    June 27, 2020 at 11:57 pm

    To the family of Grand Master William E. Tyree. My condolences to you. GOD sent his angels to take GM to his heavenly home to replace his top hat with the deserving crown that awaited him, replaced his black suit with beautiful wings. There’s nothing that could replace his big heart for the love that he had for people of all ages and color. A man of GREAT wisdom who didn’t ever mind sharing knowledge nor did he mind teaching. Grand Master…I will definitely miss our laughs, talks and planning events for the Hiram Grand Lodge. It’s time for you to rest, let someone else do the work…I will surely miss you my Grand Master.

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    Victor Billups says
    July 1, 2020 at 12:53 am

    Sincere condolences to the family. “Bill” was the greatest Scouter I have ever known. Rest In Peace my friend.

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