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Terry John Tyler

1988 - 2023

Terry John Tyler obituary, 1988-2023, Tupelo, MS

BORN

1988

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Holland Funeral Directors - Tupelo Chapel

5281 Cliff Gookin Blvd.

Tupelo, Mississippi

Terry Tyler Obituary

Terry John Tyler, 34, of Tupelo, MS passed away in Memphis, TN on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Terry was born on September 12, 1988 in Landsdale, PA to Christopher Thorpe Tyler and Amy Elizabeth Cabrera Umfress.

Terry was a brilliant and amazing young man who inspired and touched all those who knew him. He was a one-of-a-kind man of great heart. He had a remarkable intelligence, with outstanding entrepreneurial skills and a passion for the environment. He saw the best in people and encouraged them to reach their full potential. He will be deeply missed on this earth by all who knew him.

He is survived by his mother, Amy Umfress of Mooreville; his daughter, Elaina Rogers of Mooreville; his sister, Sarah Tyler of Saltillo; his grandparents Sandi and John Hoctor of Pennsylvania; his Aunt, Sandra Cabrera Pennsylvania; his mentor and friend, Gregory Russell, of Shannon; his niece, Brookelynn McCarty, and 3 cousins, Michael Bennett, Shannon Painter, and Jason Painter. He is preceded in death by his father, Christopher Tyler and his Aunt, Mary Cabrera.

A private family Memorial service will be held at a later date. Holland Funeral Directors is honored to be serving their friends. Condolences may be left for the family at [email protected]

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Journal from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2023.

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Sandi Hoctor

February 14, 2025

It's Valentine's Day, and my heart still breaks because of the days we miss together. Sending love and hugs from all of us!

Sandi Hoctor

September 5, 2023

Terry put his arns around me when I cried and said "it will be alright". You are with God now Terry, you will be alright. Amazing child, intelligent man, my grandson. I love you. G-ma

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