Lyon Gardiner Tyler Jr.

Dr. Lyon Tyler was my friend and confidant. I met him while teaching at the College of Charleston (1989-1991) and he became the Godfather to my son, Joshua. He was a great colleague and friend, and it is very sad that I am just now learning of his passing, five years ago. He was a great man.

A Candle for

Lyon Gardiner Tyler ❤

such a sweet Southern gentleman
in his interviews

Lyon Gardiner Tyler ❤


GRANDSON of President John Tyler
born in the year 1790

Lyon Gardiner Tyler ❤

GRANDSON of President John Tyler
born in the year 1790

Such a warm and compassionate man; great conversations. I miss him.

I met and became friends with Lyon when he moved to Franklin and joined the Franklin Lions Club. Lyon will always be remembered as a kind and compassionate member of our community. He is missed.

My only meeting with this gentleman, Lyon Tyler, was when I was invited to a Bible study at his home in Charleston one evening in the late summer of 1977. It is one of those pleasurable times which I will never forget. Too bad, that I did not have more time there. It was a nice young man who was a student and working for him at the time, named Michael who invited me there. For this I will be forever grateful being that I was visiting from Savannah.

Loved my oh so short time with him!

Lyon was a fascinating and compassionate individual. I worked and volunteered with him in the Franklin Lions Club for many years. He will be missed.

A life well lived. My deepest sympathy to the Tyler family, from a descendant of another presidential family.
- Peter J Talbot
4th great grandson of John Adams

I remember this great man, a grandson of President Tyler, from his days as a Charlestonian living on Church Street, I believe, and from his association at The Citadel. I remember bumping into him in Oxford, England, in the 1980s. Professor Tyler was the epitome of the Southern gentleman and this obituary is a shining example of genteel modesty for this great man has many, many more plaudits and inherited family lore than is mentioned here. May the Lord above comfort his wonderful family and preserve his Christian legacy for all who knew and loved this accomplished and humble man and Noble Son of the South.

My sincerest condolences to Commander Tyler's family. He was one of my history professors at the Citadel and was respected for his character and knowledge. May God comfort you during this time.

So sorry to hear of his death. I never got the chance to meet him, but have talked about him frequently in my talks and essays on the presidents. I wish all the Tyler family good and loving memories.

--Ian Randal Strock
author of "The Presidential Book of Lists"

It was a great joy of my life to meet Mr. Tyler. Interestingly, I had quoted his father in my dissertation, so it was like meeting THREE legends at once -- the man I had quoted, the 10th president, and the living embodiment of both. I treasure this photo with him. Many condolences to his family.

I had the pleasure, and the honor, of having Lyon as a colleague within The Citadel's Department of History. He was an exemplary officer, attorney, historian, teacher, Christian, and friend who brightened and enriched the lives of all who were fortunate to know him. He was, in the best sense of the term, an American patriot who left the world better than he found it. Vaya con Dios, mi amigo.

Enjoyed Lyon's visits to our town for the Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival. He was a kind soul and a true gentleman. Thoughts and prayers for Susan and the rest of the family.