05/16/2017
Mr. Michael Jackson Dyson was born on April 12, 1969 and journeyed home to be with his Heavenly Father on May 12, 2017 at the age of 48.
As a former NFL Wide Receiver, Mayor of the Village of Tangipahoa and Business Owner, Michael was driven and well accomplished. He was generous and caring by nature: acting as a role model to many and impacting the lives of even more.
Michael was also a loving spouse, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. He is survived by the love of his life, Vanessa Williams; three children, LaToia Williams-Dyson (Justin Simon), Michael Dyson and Malik Jackson Dyson; grandchild, Jade Williams-Dyson; mother, Sarah Dyson and three sisters, Margaret (Steven) Smith, Carla Jackson, Rhonda Jackson and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 10:45AM - 11:30AM on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Greater Temple Chapel Baptist Church followed by funeral service at at 11:30AM; Dr. Joshua Brown – Pastor and Pastor Phillip Williams, Jr.- Officiating. Crain and Sons Funeral Home of Franklinton are in charge of arrangements.
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