Robert Eugene Tyler Jr. is my father. Son of Robert Eugene Tyler Sr.and Ruth Joan (Turley)Tyler buried at Sunset in Kokomo Indiana. On this earth he was a great man , a great dad and one that no one will ever compare too. He is gone, BUT will never be forgotten !
He is the grandson of Harry Burle Turley and Alta Mae (Shepherd) Turley-Smith
And also the grandson of Charles Milton Tyler and Ethel Blanche(Nunn)Tyler
Bob Tyler is the greatgrandson of Isaiah Thomas Shepherd and Cora (Elsie) Lavina Byrkett Shepherd
And the son-in-law of Dora Mary (Harmon) Blackburn
Robert E. Tyler Jr.
Feb. 4, 1948 - Nov. 16, 2005
Robert E. Tyler Jr., 57, Kokomo, died at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo. He was born Feb. 4, 1948, Kokomo, to the late Robert Eugene Tyler Sr.. and the late Ruth Joan (Turley)Tyler. On July 28, 1968, in Kokomo, he married Deborah Faye Richey, who survives.
He was a 1966 graduate of Kokomo High School. He was a bus driver for the Spirit of Kokomo for 13 years. He formerly worked for Continental Steel until its closing. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War. He was an avid IU, Indianapolis Colts, and Kokomo Wildkats fan; also a Jeff Gordon NASCAR fan.
Surviving are his wife, Deborah Faye Tyler, Kokomo; three daughters, Stacey Anne and husband, Robert Newton, Kokomo, Misty Leigh Tyler, Kokomo, Lea Ann Tyler, Kokomo; Brother Roger Tyler and wife Brenda of Greentown , Indiana. Sisters Mary L. Bailey and husband Beaulice of Kokomo, Marcia K. Wills and husband Dave of Kokomo and Sandra S. Tyler of Kokomo. sister-in-law and brother in-law, Mickie and husband, Richard Abresch, Kokomo; two aunts, Janet Draper, Kokomo, Patricia Elliot, Kokomo; nieces and nephews including, Jessica and husband, David Lewellen, Cody McCombs, Steven McCombs, Andrew Tyler, Renee C. (Abresch) Kirkpatrick and husband Jared of Kokomo and Robin C. Abresch of Kokomo , Joseph Abresch, Caleb Abresch, Hailey Lewellen, and Brady Lewellen, all of Kokomo; Harley Wills of Flora Indiana and his beloved dog "Smokey" and cats "Brandy" and "Sylvester."
He was preceded in death by his parents, also by one grandchild,Jayden Lee Tyler.
Calling will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday in Ellers Mortuary, Main Street Chapel, 725 S. Main St. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Tim Tranbarger will officiate. Burial with military rites conducted by the Kokomo VFW Military Rites Team will follow at Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo. Memorials may be directed to the Senior Citizens Center, or to the Vietnam Veterans. Memorial envelopes will be made available at the mortuary.
The Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass,
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and
said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here,
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod,
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
He is the grandson of Harry Burle Turley and Alta Mae (Shepherd) Turley-Smith
And also the grandson of Charles Milton Tyler and Ethel Blanche(Nunn)Tyler
Bob Tyler is the greatgrandson of Isaiah Thomas Shepherd and Cora (Elsie) Lavina Byrkett Shepherd
And the son-in-law of Dora Mary (Harmon) Blackburn
Robert E. Tyler Jr.
Feb. 4, 1948 - Nov. 16, 2005
Robert E. Tyler Jr., 57, Kokomo, died at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo. He was born Feb. 4, 1948, Kokomo, to the late Robert Eugene Tyler Sr.. and the late Ruth Joan (Turley)Tyler. On July 28, 1968, in Kokomo, he married Deborah Faye Richey, who survives.
He was a 1966 graduate of Kokomo High School. He was a bus driver for the Spirit of Kokomo for 13 years. He formerly worked for Continental Steel until its closing. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War. He was an avid IU, Indianapolis Colts, and Kokomo Wildkats fan; also a Jeff Gordon NASCAR fan.
Surviving are his wife, Deborah Faye Tyler, Kokomo; three daughters, Stacey Anne and husband, Robert Newton, Kokomo, Misty Leigh Tyler, Kokomo, Lea Ann Tyler, Kokomo; Brother Roger Tyler and wife Brenda of Greentown , Indiana. Sisters Mary L. Bailey and husband Beaulice of Kokomo, Marcia K. Wills and husband Dave of Kokomo and Sandra S. Tyler of Kokomo. sister-in-law and brother in-law, Mickie and husband, Richard Abresch, Kokomo; two aunts, Janet Draper, Kokomo, Patricia Elliot, Kokomo; nieces and nephews including, Jessica and husband, David Lewellen, Cody McCombs, Steven McCombs, Andrew Tyler, Renee C. (Abresch) Kirkpatrick and husband Jared of Kokomo and Robin C. Abresch of Kokomo , Joseph Abresch, Caleb Abresch, Hailey Lewellen, and Brady Lewellen, all of Kokomo; Harley Wills of Flora Indiana and his beloved dog "Smokey" and cats "Brandy" and "Sylvester."
He was preceded in death by his parents, also by one grandchild,Jayden Lee Tyler.
Calling will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday in Ellers Mortuary, Main Street Chapel, 725 S. Main St. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Tim Tranbarger will officiate. Burial with military rites conducted by the Kokomo VFW Military Rites Team will follow at Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo. Memorials may be directed to the Senior Citizens Center, or to the Vietnam Veterans. Memorial envelopes will be made available at the mortuary.
The Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass,
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and
said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here,
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod,
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
Robert Eugene Tyler Jr. is my father. Son of Robert Eugene Tyler Sr.and Ruth Joan (Turley)Tyler buried at Sunset in Kokomo Indiana. On this earth he was a great man , a great dad and one that no one will ever compare too. He is gone, BUT will never be forgotten !
He is the grandson of Harry Burle Turley and Alta Mae (Shepherd) Turley-Smith
And also the grandson of Charles Milton Tyler and Ethel Blanche(Nunn)Tyler
Bob Tyler is the greatgrandson of Isaiah Thomas Shepherd and Cora (Elsie) Lavina Byrkett Shepherd
And the son-in-law of Dora Mary (Harmon) Blackburn
Robert E. Tyler Jr.
Feb. 4, 1948 - Nov. 16, 2005
Robert E. Tyler Jr., 57, Kokomo, died at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo. He was born Feb. 4, 1948, Kokomo, to the late Robert Eugene Tyler Sr.. and the late Ruth Joan (Turley)Tyler. On July 28, 1968, in Kokomo, he married Deborah Faye Richey, who survives.
He was a 1966 graduate of Kokomo High School. He was a bus driver for the Spirit of Kokomo for 13 years. He formerly worked for Continental Steel until its closing. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War. He was an avid IU, Indianapolis Colts, and Kokomo Wildkats fan; also a Jeff Gordon NASCAR fan.
Surviving are his wife, Deborah Faye Tyler, Kokomo; three daughters, Stacey Anne and husband, Robert Newton, Kokomo, Misty Leigh Tyler, Kokomo, Lea Ann Tyler, Kokomo; Brother Roger Tyler and wife Brenda of Greentown , Indiana. Sisters Mary L. Bailey and husband Beaulice of Kokomo, Marcia K. Wills and husband Dave of Kokomo and Sandra S. Tyler of Kokomo. sister-in-law and brother in-law, Mickie and husband, Richard Abresch, Kokomo; two aunts, Janet Draper, Kokomo, Patricia Elliot, Kokomo; nieces and nephews including, Jessica and husband, David Lewellen, Cody McCombs, Steven McCombs, Andrew Tyler, Renee C. (Abresch) Kirkpatrick and husband Jared of Kokomo and Robin C. Abresch of Kokomo , Joseph Abresch, Caleb Abresch, Hailey Lewellen, and Brady Lewellen, all of Kokomo; Harley Wills of Flora Indiana and his beloved dog "Smokey" and cats "Brandy" and "Sylvester."
He was preceded in death by his parents, also by one grandchild,Jayden Lee Tyler.
Calling will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday in Ellers Mortuary, Main Street Chapel, 725 S. Main St. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Tim Tranbarger will officiate. Burial with military rites conducted by the Kokomo VFW Military Rites Team will follow at Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo. Memorials may be directed to the Senior Citizens Center, or to the Vietnam Veterans. Memorial envelopes will be made available at the mortuary.
The Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass,
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and
said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here,
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod,
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
He is the grandson of Harry Burle Turley and Alta Mae (Shepherd) Turley-Smith
And also the grandson of Charles Milton Tyler and Ethel Blanche(Nunn)Tyler
Bob Tyler is the greatgrandson of Isaiah Thomas Shepherd and Cora (Elsie) Lavina Byrkett Shepherd
And the son-in-law of Dora Mary (Harmon) Blackburn
Robert E. Tyler Jr.
Feb. 4, 1948 - Nov. 16, 2005
Robert E. Tyler Jr., 57, Kokomo, died at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo. He was born Feb. 4, 1948, Kokomo, to the late Robert Eugene Tyler Sr.. and the late Ruth Joan (Turley)Tyler. On July 28, 1968, in Kokomo, he married Deborah Faye Richey, who survives.
He was a 1966 graduate of Kokomo High School. He was a bus driver for the Spirit of Kokomo for 13 years. He formerly worked for Continental Steel until its closing. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War. He was an avid IU, Indianapolis Colts, and Kokomo Wildkats fan; also a Jeff Gordon NASCAR fan.
Surviving are his wife, Deborah Faye Tyler, Kokomo; three daughters, Stacey Anne and husband, Robert Newton, Kokomo, Misty Leigh Tyler, Kokomo, Lea Ann Tyler, Kokomo; Brother Roger Tyler and wife Brenda of Greentown , Indiana. Sisters Mary L. Bailey and husband Beaulice of Kokomo, Marcia K. Wills and husband Dave of Kokomo and Sandra S. Tyler of Kokomo. sister-in-law and brother in-law, Mickie and husband, Richard Abresch, Kokomo; two aunts, Janet Draper, Kokomo, Patricia Elliot, Kokomo; nieces and nephews including, Jessica and husband, David Lewellen, Cody McCombs, Steven McCombs, Andrew Tyler, Renee C. (Abresch) Kirkpatrick and husband Jared of Kokomo and Robin C. Abresch of Kokomo , Joseph Abresch, Caleb Abresch, Hailey Lewellen, and Brady Lewellen, all of Kokomo; Harley Wills of Flora Indiana and his beloved dog "Smokey" and cats "Brandy" and "Sylvester."
He was preceded in death by his parents, also by one grandchild,Jayden Lee Tyler.
Calling will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday in Ellers Mortuary, Main Street Chapel, 725 S. Main St. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Tim Tranbarger will officiate. Burial with military rites conducted by the Kokomo VFW Military Rites Team will follow at Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo. Memorials may be directed to the Senior Citizens Center, or to the Vietnam Veterans. Memorial envelopes will be made available at the mortuary.
The Final Inspection
The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass,
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and
said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep,
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here,
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod,
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
