of Conway, AR
December 8, 1919 - February 12, 2008
John Thurman Tyler, Sr., 88, of Conway, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Conway Regional Medical Center.
He was born December 8, 1919, in Greenbrier, to the late Noah Anderson Tyler and Mollie Mozelle (Lindsay) Tyler.
Mr. Tyler retired as a serviceman for Arkansas Power and Light Company and was a member of Conway's First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Edgar Tyler and Elbert Tyler, and three sisters, Georgia Langford, Ruby Cobb, and Bertha Bell.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Emma Lou (Starkey) Tyler; two sons, Tom Tyler and wife Linda of Russellville and Johnny Tyler, Jr. and wife Liz of Conway; a daughter, Kaye Mimms and husband Jerry of Conway; eight grandchildren, Tad Tyler of Bella Vista, AR, Aaron Tyler and wife Anne of Broomfield, CO, John "Trey" Tyler III and wife Tori of Conway, Clint Tyler and wife Beth of Conway, Kristen Pruett and husband Steven of Ward, AR, John Mimms and wife Aimee of Morrilton, Michael Mimms and wife Jennifer of Ft. Worth, TX, and Michele Mimms of Little Rock; six great-grandchildren, Kayla Tyler, John "Beau" Tyler IV, Brody Tyler, Allie Pruett, Tyler Mimms, and Luke Mimms; and a sister, Mildred Bailey of Conway.
Funeral services will be Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Rev. David Bailey officiating. Entombment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Visitation is Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Tyler's grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
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24 Condolence(s)
KEN STEWART
Monday, February 25, 2008
JOHNNY AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HERE OF YOUR LOSS ---MR TYLER WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND WHEN I HAD THE STATION IN GREENBRIER --HE WAS ALWAYS THERE WHEN I NEEDED HIM
John Bell
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Aunt Emma Lou and family I'm so sorry for the loss of Uncle Thurman. He was such a kind man and I have many happy memories of our Thanksgiving and Christmas family get togethers.
Jean Yates
Monday, February 18, 2008
Emma Lou, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. John was one of the nicest individuals that I have ever met. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve, Nilu, Monica and Sabrina Runge
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Dear Jerry, Kaye and Michelle, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are always in our thoughts. We will be touch soon. Steve, Nilu, Monica and Sabrina
Eldon Clary
Friday, February 15, 2008
Tom, Linda and Family I know at this point words are of little consolation. I want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God help to soften the pain and help to remember the pleasant memories
Sara Thompson
Friday, February 15, 2008
So sorry for your loss.
Susan Hoggard
Friday, February 15, 2008
My deepest sympathy for your family. You are in my prayers.
laura olsen and debbie steward
Thursday, February 14, 2008
We were the Tylers neighbors for over 22 years, and they were neighbors and friends in the true sense of the word. Mr. Tyler shared his roses, his fishing advise, his bird watching knowledge, and his kindness. He made us feel safe in our neighborhood, and he watched out for us. He was a devoted husband, and he talked alot of his children and grandchildren, and he was proud of them all. We will always love and respect him and Emma Lou and we know our lives are better for knowing them.May God Bless you all. Our prayers are with you.
C.D. & Helen Atkinson
Thursday, February 14, 2008
We are sorry to hear of another death in your family. May God bless you
William and Wadette Howell Matthews
Thursday, February 14, 2008
May God bless your family at this time of grief, William and Wadette Howell Matthews (My Mother was Sibyl Tyler Howell and was a first cousin to John Thurman).
Mary Ann Rollans
Thursday, February 14, 2008
I wanted to send my condolences to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts during this difficult time. Mary Ann
Carolyn Tyler
Thursday, February 14, 2008
My last and very fond memory of Uncle Thurman was at my Dad's funeral when Uncle Thurman hugged me and said: "It's okay; he's with the Lord now." That's what I thought about Uncle Thurman as soon as I heard of his death: 'he's with the Lord now. So, I want to return that thought of comfort now, to you, his family as he shared it once with me when Dad passed on, , ... "it's okay, he's with the Lord now. " And, I'm sorry I can't be there to give you a hug with it. But, my prayers are with you, that God will keep each of you in peace and hope through these days of loss. You are all in mine and my children's thoughts and prayers: Carolyn, Andrea, Jennifer, Becca, and Bridget
Micheal Tarver and Colleagues (ATU)
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Tom, Linda, and Family: We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Beckman
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cindy Beckman and Evelyn Burnett
D. D. Henderson Matthews
Thursday, February 14, 2008
To The Tyler Family, Mr. John was such a great man. He was our meter reader when I way around 9 years old. I was out of school for 18 weeks, and he always had time to asked how I was doing and talk to my parents about me. I will always remember him. D. D.
Jeff, Mary Beth, & Caleb Cook
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Judy Koon Willcoxon
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Johnny - I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's death. I can just picture him and your Mom from my days at First Baptist. I also remember that you came to Mother's graveside service in 1998 and how much that meant to me. She would have been so pleased! I'm sorry I won't be able to be there on Friday. Philip and I send our love to you and Liz and your family.
Bradley
Thursday, February 14, 2008
I used to see Mr. John around the old Lawrence Landing, where I worked as a kid. I remember his deep and kind voice. One of my most memorable and best recollections of Mr. John was during an ice storm in the late 70’s. We had been without power for three days and I found where a tree limb had fallen across the line near Gold Lake Club Road. I flagged Mr. John down about 11:30 PM on Hwy 365 and told him what I had found. He followed me to the spot and I fully expected him to call in a younger crew with a bucket truck. But, not Mr. John. He focused his spotlight on the pole and strapped on his hooks. In just a few minutes about 200 families had lights. Mr. John had to have been 55 years old plus and was probably in his 16th hour of that day. What a gentleman?
Mark Tyler
Thursday, February 14, 2008
You have our deepest sympathy. You are in our prayers. We know that Uncle Thurman is with his Savior. Love, Mark Tyler Family
Judy Smithhart Stone
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
I am so thankful that I had the chance to talk to John last month for a few minutes, after not seeing him for quite some time. He was a wonderful man and a great co-worker as I had the pleasure of working with him at Arkansas Power and Light Company. Emma Lou and the rest of the family, you are in my thoughts. God bless you.
Lulu Thompson
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Deepest sympathy to all of you, Lulu
Bettye Shapter
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Deepest and Heartfelt Sympathy to your family at this difficult time for all of you. Will be thinking of you.
Tim and Kyla Tyler
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Uncle Thurman was a true gentleman. He will be sorely missed by all. Our love and prayers to the family. Tim and Kyla, Zac and Bekah Tyler
Jackie (Tyler) Harrell
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
I will cherish my last visit with Uncle Thurman, just a few weeks ago. He was a dear, sweet man. All of my love and prayers to Aunt Emma Lou and the rest of theTyler family.