Joseph Edward Tyler, Sr., age 70 of China Grove passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on Sunday, December 30, 2018. Mr. Tyler was born May 25, 1948 in Dillon, SC to the late Joseph Woodrow Tyler and Margaret Scott. His sister, Betty Phillips, also preceded him in death. He was educated in Dillon County, SC schools and then enlisted in the Marine Corp to proudly serve his country. He served his country as a Combat Engineer in the Vietnam War, was honorably discharged from active duty July 24, 1970, and then entered the Marine Reserves where he served for many years as a Master Sergeant. After his service, he spent many years as a truck driver in the trucking industry. Mr. Tyler, known as Joe to his family and friends, loved to make people laugh. He received great joy knowing he could make someone laugh. In the past, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, loved old classic cars, fishing and watching NASCAR races. One of his true passions was his love for fried chicken and whether is was home cooked, Bojangles, Kentucky Fried Chicken…he loved it all. But most of all, he loved his family and received much joy from the time he spent with them.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters; Robin Michelle Smith (Brent) and Tammi Tyler Brigman (Derrick), and son, Joseph Edward Tyler, Jr. (Amanda) all of China Grove. He is also survived by his sister, Linda Dyson (Johnny) of Tabor City, fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
A celebration of life visitation honoring Mr. Tyler will be held at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home on Sunday, January 6, 2019 from 6:00-8:00pm. Burial with full Military Honors will take place on Monday, January 7, 2019 at 2:00pm at the National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Goodman and Dr. O’Brick from the Salisbury VA Hospital and all the nurses and staff who Mr. Tyler was so grateful for the exceptional care he received during his illness. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.linnhoneycuttfuneralhome.com. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home of China Grove is serving the family of Mr. Tyler.
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