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Lockland Tyler Obituary
Tyler, Jr.
1922-2015
Dr. Lockland Vance Tyler, Jr. was born in Augusta, GA to Dr. Lockland Vance Tyler and Jennie Lee Tyler on December 26, 1922 and departed this life on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. When he was two, his family moved to Jacksonville, FL where he grew up and attended Bolles Military School. He graduated from Emory University and Emory University Medical School and completed his internship at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA.
He was a Commander in the Navy (Medical Corp) and served in Korea. He completed his Ophthalmology residency at the U. S. Naval Hospital in Oakland, CA and at Stanford University in San Francisco, CA. He was a diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology, Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a member of the Florida Medical Association and Escambia County Medical Society where he served as President. He left the Navy and he joined the Medical Center Clinic in 1957. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gloria and 5 children, Vance (Debby) of Pensacola, FL, Barbara (Lee) Henkel of Houston, TX, John of Niceville, FL, Connie (Joe) Trammell of Pensacola, FL and Melissa (George) McLellan of Long Beach, MS. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Dr. Tyler was a member of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church where a Memorial service will be held in his honor on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 11:00am. There will be a reception following the service in the Parish Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Covenant Hospice, 5041 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504, St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 3200 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32503 or to a charity of your choice.
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February 23, 2015
Heartfelt condolences, Gloria and all the Tylers. He was a fine gentleman, a good doctor and a dear friend. God bless. T. A. Shell
James Trammell
February 23, 2015
I send my heartfelt condolences to the entire Tyler family. May our Lord Jesus Christ enfold His marvelous love around you all at this time. May the Holy Spirit manifest Himself clearly to us all as we now peer into eternity. Lord Jesus, we pray for Your peace. I've prayed for the Tyler family for many years and will continue. Sincerely, James
February 22, 2015
Gloria, Connie and All you family,
I am saddened for you folks about the loss of such a good guy. I am thankful to fave known "Tyler" all those years when there was a MCC.
Best wishes from Mary and me.
Jack Fabian
Cindy McLellan Tredway
February 22, 2015
I am praying for Mrs. Tyler and the entire family during this time of sorrow and loss. Dr. Tyler was a kind and loving man. His children were blessed to have him for a father.
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