of Monticello, AR

May 30, 1951 - February 19, 2022

Doyle Ray Tyler, 70, of Monticello, formerly of West Memphis, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, Feb. 19, at his home. He was born to Wilburn R. and Beulah Tyler May 30, 1951. He was a Christian and a member of Collins Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his father; father-in-law, Glenn Turpin; brother-in-law, Bobby Lynn Turpin; and great nephew, Toby Tyler.

Doyle began his career as a Christmas wrapping associate at Sears in 1969, where he began to work his way up in the company until, as the program manager for the service department for the Memphis region, he left the company and began his own appliance delivery and installation business. He then worked as the custodial manager of the Marion School District before relocating to Monticello.

Doyle married the love of his life, Jackie Sue Tyler, on May 22, 1973. From the day he met her, he adored her and spent the rest of his life making sure she was happy and well taken care of. Together, they raised three daughters, Cristi, Carri and Kelli. He never missed a dance recital or softball game and spent his free time with his family. Doyle loved his family and considered his family to be his biggest source of joy. He was happiest as a Poppy to his grandchildren who he was devoted to. Spending his later years helping to guide his grandchildren. He not only loved his nuclear family, he also spent valuable time with his nieces and nephews, making them each feel as if they were his favorite. His daughter's friends were also much loved by Doyle. He has multiple ''adopted'' daughters. He was ''the man with the plan'' and was always available and willing to give words of advice. When he moved to Monticello his one big requirement was a pool, Doyle loved to grill out and watch his kids, their friends and the rest of his family have a good time. His legendary pool parties continued when he moved to Monticello.

He is survived by his wife; daughters, Cristi Wessel, of Monticello, Carri Kleck (Brian), of Troy, Mo., and Kelli McTigrit (Brad), of Star City; grandchildren, Cailey, Luke, and Ty Hillis, Talon Wessel, Chloe and Zane Morgan, Elliana, Beau and Benji Kleck, and soon to arrive great granddaughter, Stevie Rae Hillis; his mother, of Caraway; brother, Jack Tyler (Linda), of West Memphis; sister, Brenda Tyler, of Caraway; mother-in-law, Tommie Turpin, of Monticello; his sisters-in-law, Peggie Orrell, of Monticello, and Glenda Bryan (Kenneth), of Marion; brother-in-law, Mark Turpin (Mary), of Morrillton, sons-in-law for life, Jake Hillis and David Morgan; ''adopted'' daughters, Jennifer Simpson, and Jackie Montgomery, of Conway, and Corey Farris, of San Francisco, Calif.; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and beloved friends.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
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