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James Early
Tyler Sr. James Early Tyler Sr. of Charlottesville, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2010, at McGuire Veterans Hospital in Richmond.
He was born on July 24, 1932, in Albemarle County, the son of the late Floyd Mason Tyler Sr. and Hattie Wood Tyler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Myrtle Sprouce, Francis Herring, Bertha Hudson, Willie "Billie" Shifflett, Floyd "Flappy" Tyler Jr., Lawrence Tyler, Edward Tyler, and Carl Tyler.
Jim is survived by his wife of 58 years, Shirley J. Tyler; son, David L. Tyler and his wife, Colleen; son, James E. Tyler Jr. "Buddy"; son, Charles "Mike" Tyler and his companion, Melissa Morris; and a daughter, Laurie Tyler and her partner, Renee Whiteside. Jim is also survived by his loving sister, Laura T. Hudson and her husband, Charlie; and a brother, Albert Tyler and his wife, Linda. In addition, Jimmy leaves behind six cherished grandchildren, Chris, April, Amanda, Miles, Lacey and Adam; six great-grandchildren, Ashton, Cheyanne, Alex, McKenzie, Jaxon, Jaeda, and Sam; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jim served his country overseas during the Korean War as a paratrooper in the 187th Airborne. He was a truck driver for Wilson Trucking for 30 years and before retiring, he worked for Charlottesville News Agency and Charlottesville Press. He was an avid Virginia and Boston Red Sox fan and loved watching baseball while eating ice cream and Peanut M&M's.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made "In Memory of James E. Tyler" to Belmont Baptist Church, 830 Monticello Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902.
A funeral service will be conducted 3 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2010, at the chapel of Teague Funeral Home by Pastor Jonathan King and his wife, Judy. Interment will immediately follow at Riverview Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2010, at Teague Funeral Service.
Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Miriam Trogdon
August 27, 2010
David, Buddy, Mike, Laurie - very sorry for your loss. I remember your dad. I lived on Montrose, down the street from your Granny.
Stacy Wood
August 17, 2010
Shirley, David, Mike - my condolences to each of you and to the entire Tyler family.
Dwaine, Andrew Jr., Sissy, Carolyn,Maureen
August 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
James Harris
August 15, 2010
Thank you Jimmy as we all called you, for your service to our Country. As a fellow Vet I Salute you SIR!
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Danny Wood
August 15, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ann and Donald Watson
August 15, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kenneth Underwood
August 15, 2010
David and family ,
Sorry to read about your dad . It has been years since I have seen any of you , but I remembered . I also remember you breaking my finger with a baseball pitch....I wasn't a very good batter . May God be with you all at this time .
Val Sullivan
August 15, 2010
Laurie, Shirley and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
August 15, 2010
Laura and Albert - So sorry to hear about Jimmy's death. Haven't seen you for years but have many fond memories. Our love and prayers are with you. Catherine Knight Peters
JIMMY NAYLOR
August 14, 2010
BUDDY,DAVID AND MIKE SORRY TO HEAR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD.MR. TYLER WAS A GOOD MAN.I REMEMBER WHEN HE COACHED OUR SOFTBALL TEAM WHEN WE WON THE PARKS AND REC AT MCINTIRE PARK.
Alma Shifflett Harlow
August 14, 2010
Shirley and family
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jimmy. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you be comforted with the beautiful memories you have of him. He was always one to get you laughing and always so full of mischief that a big ole smile was never far away!
Love, Buzzy, Alma Harlow and Phyllis Shifflett
Pat Murray
August 14, 2010
My sincere condolences to the Tyler family....Pat
August 14, 2010
Mike, David and rest of family, Please accept out sincere condolences in the loss of your father.Charlie and Diane Houchens
August 14, 2010
David, Buddy and Mike,
Our sincere sympathies and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Peace be with you and your families.
Kenny & Bernardine Morris
Stokesdale, NC
marsha corbin
August 14, 2010
sorry for your loss
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