Tyrone C. Haymore's Obituary
Tyrone Haymore Obituary
Tyrone C. Haymore was born on March 12, 1947 in Chicago, IL. to Mildred E. Calhoun Haymore and T.H. Haymore. Tyrone had one brother Carl E. Haymore Sr. (deceased) and one sister Yvonne E. Haymore (deceased). His family moved to Robbins in February 1949, and lived in different locations, finally settling in the Maxey Court sub-division in 1964. He attended Kellar Elementary School, Dwight D. Eisenhower High School.
Tyrone accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Abounding Life COGIC where he loved to receive the word of God. He was also baptized again there and that meant a great deal to him. Wanting to continue his education after graduating high school, he attended Thornton Jr. College (2 yr. degree) and then went on to Northeastern Illinois University where he earned his degree in Political Science.
Tyrone had a strong work ethic and got a job with the Chicago Transit Authority as a bus operator, but due to health issues he had to stop driving and switched over to the CT A rail side as a ticket agent. He worked his way up to become a rail clerk. He finished his career and retired from the new Midway Orange Line station when it opened. He was also a 50-year member of the Amalgamated Transit Union, local 308.
Tyrone loved the Village of Robbins and wanted to make a difference, so he ran for political office. He was successful and served two terms as a Village Trustee and two terms as Village Clerk. His diligence to detail and doing what was right served him well at the village. His love for the Village of Robbins shone brightly as he took over the Robbins History Museum from Ms. Eddie Lou Allen and became the Executive Director, Curator and Historian. He had a great sense of pride at the grand opening of the History Museum on August 28, 2010, a milestone achievement that gave voice to a village rich in African-American excellence and cultural contributions, one of which was documenting Robbins, IL. as the home of America's First Black Airport and First black pioneers of Air and Space. For over 26 years, Mr. Haymore worked tirelessly preserving the history of Robbins, IL. with unmatched dedication, passion and purpose. His deep knowledge, unwavering pride in Robbins, and commitment to truth telling through history made him a beloved community pillar, educator and advocate for the rich history of the Village of Robbins.
Tyrone leaves behind to cherish his memories three nephews, Robert A. Haymore, Carl E. Haymore Jr., and Efrem E. Haymore. One great-niece Taylor A. Haymore. One Great-Aunt Patricia Harris. A very special God Sister whom he loved as his own sister Sharon Dyson (David and their four daughters), and a host of family, friends, neighbors and colleagues.
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