Sunday, November 14, 2021

Deputy Ed Toefield Jr, and Deputy R.A. Kent Memorial Highways

Photos Courtesy: Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office Facebook Page

On November 12, 2021, a large crowd of Tangipahoa Parish Elected officials and family and friends of Deputies Ed Toefield, Jr., and Richard A. Kent III was honored as portions of Highway 51 in Amite and Highway 38 in Kentwood was dedicated in their memories. Former Sheriff Ed Layrisson gave a beautiful insight on the lives of Deputy Toefield and Deputy Kent. Members of both of their families spoke. Parish President Robbie Miller and Sheriff Daniel Edward spoke at this memorial event. 



The Life of Edward Dyson of Tangipahoa, Louisiana

Edward Dyson
Edward Dyson was born to Eloise Bringgs and Climmie Dyson on March 19, 1943 he was born and raised in Sunny Hill, LA and was a life-long resident of the Village of Tangipahoa. He married Sarah Myers and to that union reared three ambitious daughters and one devoted son. He was the first African American Chief of Police in Tangipahoa Parish and served with justice and truth for 20 years and honor. Ed serviced the Tangipahoa Parish School as a bus driver for the last 12 years of his employment. He was a member of the John T. Hilton Masonic Lodge # 44. He was baptized by Rev. Haywood Andrews and reverenced the Lord in his everyday walk in life and in some of this most infamous words. "Even and animal on the street is due a hello." He was preceded in death by his father Climmie Dyson.

His memories will be cherished by his mother, Eloise Dyson and his beloved wife, Sarah. Three daughters and a son. Margaret(Steven) of Kentwood, LA; Carla, Rhonda (Gregory), Michael Dyson (Vanessa) of Tangipahoa, LA. Nine grandchildren> Steven, LaToia, Brandon, Kevin, Jasmine, Michael, Alexis, Malik, and Adrien. Three Brothers, Woodrow (Merle). Nathan (Mary) of Indianapolis, Indiana; Joseph, and one sister, Betty both of Tangipahoa. Louisiana. Nine brothers-in-law, Teal Jr., Dallas (Nola), Eddie (Jacqueline), Alfred (Mildred). Willie Ray, Walter, Marvin, Archie, and Aaron Myers all of Tangipahoa, Louisiana; four sisters-in-laws, Lena Mae and Doretha of Tangipahoa, Louisiana, Mary of Hammond, Louisiana and Gloria of New Orleans. Special family friends, Richard Banks, Amber Allen, Mary Theresa Lewis, Abbey Gallien, Makitta Darbonne, Geil Jacobs and a host of family, friends, nieces, and nephews.