Harry Tyler, Sr. Obituary in Opelousas at Ford & Joseph Funeral Home

Obituary For Harry Tyler, Sr.

OPELOUSAS - Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA for Mr. Harry Tyler, Sr., 94, who entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 15, 2020 in Houston, TX. Interment will be in Myrtle Grove Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.

Rev. Tyronne Tyler will be officiating the funeral service.

Mr. Tyler leaves to cherish his memories: three sons, Harry Joseph Tyler, Jr. (Theresa), Rev. Tyronne Tyler (Melissa) and Raphael James Tyler; twenty-two grandchildren, Aaron Hicks, Jr., Kadera Hicks, Danielle Serialle, Tynesheca Lazard, Tyesheca Lazard, Tawaski Gabriel, Earl Lafleur, Samantha Coleman, Josh Kennerson, Triston Guidry, Tasha Simmons, Desi Davis, Quesa Tyler, Harry Tyler, II, Natasha Jolivette, Monica Oatis, James Wilson, Roshawnda Shinard, Aneisha Wilson, Carlonda Gallow, Lawrence Gallow and Kyla Heinzen; and a host of great grandkids, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his wife, Mary Evelyn Williams Tyler; his parents, Alice Biagase Tyler and Eddie Joseph Tyler, Sr.; his daughter, Joyce Marie Hicks; his grandson, Tyradell Hicks; two brothers, Eddie Tyler, Jr. and Aaron Tyler; and his sister, Lula Mae Tyler Stelly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home.

** Please be advised we will adhere to the safety measures and precautions provided by the state of Louisiana due to COVID-19. Masks are required for those who will be in attendance. **

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.

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May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time. Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz

Uncle Harry we will miss you we wanted you to stay around longer so you tell us stories about when we were younger,but we understand that you had to leave.I have no doubt that we will see you again because you a were great uncle to your nieces and nephews and we love you dearly and we will miss you.your niece Gail & nephew Louis.

Praying for the family. Dr Lisa Ann Tyler Talley

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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