The Shadow
Daniel Gardner Tyler, Sr., 86, of Collinsville, VA passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at his home.
He was born October 19, 1932 in Clifton Forge, VA to the late Roy C. Tyler, Sr. and Katherine Woodward Tyler.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Tyler, Jr. and sisters, Eleanor Reyns and Ann Tyler.
Mr. Tyler was a member of Smith Memorial United Methodist Church. He served in the United States Army. Mr. Tyler earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Virginia Tech and worked in transportation for Henry County Public Schools.
He is survived by his wife, Ernestine Putnam Tyler of the home; daughters, Kim Joyce (Kenny) of Collinsville, VA and Margaret Winkler (Bill) of Roanoke, VA; and son, Danny Tyler (Sherrie) of Roanoke, VA. Also surviving are grandchildren, Jordan Johnson (Brandon), Jake Joyce, Trey Tyler, and Tatum Tyler; and great-grandchildren, Aliyah and Jakobe Johnson.
A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Smith Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Kameron Wilds officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 11 a.m. to 12 noon and other times at the home, 145 Homestead Court, Collinsville, VA 24078.
Memorial donations may be made to Smith Memorial United Methodist Church, 2703 Daniels Creek Rd., Collinsville, VA 24078.
Special thanks to his loving caregivers, Frances and Ben Stockton, Pauline Joyce, Sheila Giles, Larry Moyer and all the team members at Amedysis Hospice.
Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Martinsville, VA is serving the Tyler family. Online condolences may be made atww.norrisfuneral.com
