Edward Carraway Tyndal

Aug. 2, 1931 - Jan. 5, 2017 Dr. Edward Carraway Tyndal, 85, of Birmingham, Al, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ, Thursday, January 5, 2017 due to complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was surrounded by his loving family at his home in Chelsea, AL. The son of Rev. C.M. and Elizabeth Carraway Tyndal, Ed was born in Birmingham, AL on August 2, 1931. He graduated Hamilton High School at age 16, attended The University of Alabama, graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1952, and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He graduated from The University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1956. He then interned at Carraway Methodist Medical Center. Dr. Tyndal joined the Air Force and at the rank of Captain served two years in Japan at Tachikawa Air Force Base. Completing his service in May 1959, he was accepted as a General Surgery Resident at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN. While at The Mayo Clinic he met and married Marty Thomson in August 1962. After his Mayo Clinic Residency, he furthered his education with a year at the Tuberculosis Hospital in Memphis,TN, and an additional year at The University of Alabama Medical School under Dr. Sterling Edwards. In 1965, he joined the Department of Surgery at Norwood Clinic as a general and thoracic-vascular surgeon, where he stayed until his semi-retirement in 1997. Survivors include Marty, his loving wife of 54 years; son, Andrew Thomson Tyndal, son, Christopher Charles Tyndal (Pam) grandchildren Brian Edward and Virginia Anne, daughter Martha Kay Tyndal Griffith (Rick) grandchildren Alan James and Tyndal Ann. Also survived by his siblings, Charles M. Tyndal (Tutter), Elizabeth Tyndal Burleson, and Lynne Tyndal DeVault (Bill) and many nieces and nephews. Ed's residency group from Mayo formed the Continental Surgical Club; they traveled annually to many different locals in the United States, Central America, and Mexico for over 50 years. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed memberships at Vestavia and Greystone Country Clubs. Ed and Marty have been members at Canterbury United Methodist Church and the JOY class for over 40 years. He loved to tinker in his woodshop with his lathe; making trays, bowls, candlesticks, tables and stools. His surprise love after retirement was his garden and daily farm work. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, January 9, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the main Sanctuary at Canterbury United Methodist Church. Visitation is at 10:00 AM in Canterbury Hall. In lieu of flowers please donate to your charity of choice. He will be dearly missed.