| | Active in the Natchitoches community, he was a former president of the Kiwanis Club. With his wife, Julia, he was co-chair of the Natchitoches Christmas Festival in 1982, and was named that year as "Man of the Year." He was often the master of ceremonies at public and private events and was known for his humorous stories. His obituary calls him "a collector of friends" with "more than you could ever count." He was named to the NSU Sports Hall of Fame.<ref name=obit/> | | Active in the Natchitoches community, he was a former president of the Kiwanis Club. With his wife, Julia, he was co-chair of the Natchitoches Christmas Festival in 1982, and was named that year as "Man of the Year." He was often the master of ceremonies at public and private events and was known for his humorous stories. His obituary calls him "a collector of friends" with "more than you could ever count." He was named to the NSU Sports Hall of Fame.<ref name=obit/> |
| − | He was a member, deacon, and Sunday School teacher at the First Baptist Church in downtown Natchitoches. In addition to his wife, he was survived by his sons, Tyne, Jr., and wife Trish, and Bruce and wife, Nancy and five grandchildren.<ref name=obit/> | + | He was a member, deacon, and Sunday School teacher at the First Baptist Church in downtown Natchitoches. In addition to his wife, he was survived by his sons, Tynes, Jr., and wife Trish, and Bruce and wife, Nancy and five grandchildren.<ref name=obit/> |