Marvin Edward Tyson, 81, died Jan. 26, 2012, at the Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland.
He was born in Kissimmee and lived in Vero Beach since 2004, coming from Fellsmere, where he lived since 1943.
He was a cattleman and worked the Circle F Ranch in Fellsmere and the Gulf & Western Cattle Division.
He was a founding member of the Fellsmere Riding Club.
He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Marine Corps, and a Purple Heart recipient.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Beverly Ann Tyson, of Vero Beach; sons, Clay Tyson, of Palm Beach Gardens and Bruddy Tyson, of Vero Beach; brothers, Clifford Tyson and Joel Tyson, both of Fellsmere; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Lamar Tyson and Philip Duffie.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Transportation Fund of the Veterans Service Council of Indian River County, 2525 St. Lucie Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32960.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements are by Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Sebastian.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.
