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1960
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2023
Earnest Tyler Obituary
September 25, 1960 - August 29, 2023
Columbus, Georgia - Rev. Earnest J. Tyler III (SSG Retired USA) passed away quietly Tuesday at his home at the age of 62. A native of Miami, FL and the son of the late Earnest J. and Levonia Smith Tyler, Rev. Tyler retired from the U.S. Army after over 20 years of services and also served the Georgia Department of Corrections as Captain giving 17 years of service. He along with his wife, Dr. Sandra L. Tyler was founders and Co-Pastors of Lovingkindness Ministries, Inc. He was a former member of Cathedral of Prayer Church of God in Christ and attended Luther Rice College and Seminary.
Other than his loving and devoted wife, Rev. Tyler is survived by his children, Ernest Tyler IV (Natasha), Omar Tyler (Marie), Erich Tyler (Jherika), Kahlee Tyler (Danielle), John Dawson, Jr, Josiah Dawson (Christina), TeKeya Lacey and Keia Medlock; 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild; a brother, Craig Tyler; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Rev. Tyler will be laid to rest with full military honors at the National Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, AL on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 after a Ten O'clock AM Homegoing Celebration in the sanctuary of Cathedral of Prayer Church of God in Christ with Drs. Charles and Gloria Rodgers officiating. Visitation is Noon til 5:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences and guest book signing may be made at progressivefuneralhome.com. The Progressive Staff is privileged to serve the Tyler Family.
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Karla Moody
September 5, 2023
A Truly anointed man of God has entered into His courts with thanksgiving and praise. May God bless his wife and family and heaven continues to smile upon them.
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Keia Medlock
September 3, 2023
Papa I will miss you tremendously but I know you are with the Lord. I will always remember how excited you were about God and your love and faith in him! Rest peacefully in his arms. He got you!
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