On August 25, 2021, Mr. John Paul Tynes of Gloster, MS, passed away at the age of 83.

He will be lovingly remembered by his partner, Carole Tyrone of Gloster; his daughter, Pamela Tynes Vines and husband Edgar (Butch) Vines Jr. of Kokomo; his son, Paul Anthony (Andy) Tynes and wife Mona Kay Tynes of Gloster; one brother, Marcel Tynes of Gloster; four grandchildren, Tiffany Vines Poole and husband Jacob Poole of Liberty, Edgar Vines III and wife Heather Vines of Hattiesburg, Mandi Perritt and husband Shane Perritt of Gloster, and Andrea Tynes of Gloster; and seven great-grandchildren; Luke, Lydia, Camryn, Jasper Vines, Adrianna Perritt, Beaux Perritt, and Sammy Perritt.

He was preceded in death by Retha Taylor Tynes Wilkinson, parents Edgar Tynes and Edna Jackson Tynes, and brothers Kenneth Tynes, Quinn Tynes, and Tomey Gene Tynes.

Mr. Paul was a veteran of the national guard and worked construction in his early years.  He spent the latter part of his life as a doting father and grandfather living a quiet and peaceful existence with his family and community.  He was a beloved member of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, serving on the cemetery committee and volunteering his time when needed.

Graveside services for Mr. John Paul Tynes will be officiated by Bro. Blaine Stafford and will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery at 3:00 PM on Friday, August 27, 2021.  For everyone's health and safety, please remember that due to the latest wave of the pandemic, the family asks everyone in attendance to be mindful of safety guidelines and social distancing during this time of grief and celebration of Mr. Paul's life.