Mr. Robert Tyrus Yow, age 80, passed away, Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Yow was born in Guilford County to Tyrus L. and Mildred Dawson Yow. Mr. Yow retired from the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Yow; daughter, Lori Yow and sister, Beverly Harrison. Survivors include: his son, Robert S. Yow and wife Dolores Diane of Moravian Falls; daughter, Susan Yow of Thurmond; grandchildren, Charlie Bullard (Whitney), Theres Minogue and Danny Minogue (Courtney George); great-grandchild, Declan Minogue. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with military Honors at Mountlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Hubert Bullis officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Ave Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28207. The family would like to thank the staff of Forsyth Medical Center, staff of Wilkes Regional and the staff of Westwood Hills for their care.