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Ernest "Bear" Tyler

08/20/1952 - 09/16/2025

Obituary For Ernest "Bear" Tyler

Ernest β€œBear” Tyler, 73, of Jackson, MS was born August 20, 1952 to L.V. Tyler, Sr., and Lizzie Knox Tyler in Madison County, MS. Ernest a retired head custodian of Jackson Public School passed September 16, 2025 at his home.


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Public Visitation

Sep
23
Westhaven Funeral Home

3580 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39209

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Funeral Service

Sep
24
Westhaven Funeral Home Chapel

3580 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39209

1:00 PM
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Interment

Sep
24
Garden Memorial Park

8001 Highway 49
Jackson, MS 39209

2:45 PM
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Condolences & Tributes

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Mike and Mona, and the Tyler family I send my deepest condolences, thoughts, prayers and sympathy to your family for your lost.

Neetra Newsome

Sending my deepest condolences and sympathies to the family. We will be praying for strength and understanding.

Carmen Brocks

Sending comforting thoughts and prayers to the Tyler familyπŸ™πŸ»May the loving memories of Mr. Tyler bring you comfort and peace, to see you this through this trying time!

Cherokee Jacobs

To the family of Mr Tyler, as we knew him at Pecan Park. I am a retiree who when I came to Pecan Park Mr. Tyler was head custodian, and when I left, he was still there as head custodian.I will cherish the wonderful memories of a few chuckles and laughter that a few coworkers and I would share periodically with him. He was kind and attentive to any classroom need that we had. He was a very easy-going person. I was very saddened to hear of your loss. I pray God's mercy and strength for you, his family, during this journey of pain and sorrow. May he give you the strength necessary to complete this journey as you trust God's loving arms around you to comfort and guide you each step of the way .

Autherine Blackmore

Mr. Tyler was a true friend a person that gave good sound advice when needed. I was a P.E teacher at Pecan Park for 12 years & Mr. Tyler was a big help to me when it came to putting things together in my classroom! May the Lord Jesus strengthen, comfort and always remind you all of this honest young man's kind heart and excellence spirit! A Friend and Co - worker, A.J

Angela Johnson

"Sending you my heartfelt condolences for your profound loss".

2 Corinthians 1:3–4: "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles".

Ronnie Reese, Jr.

Our hearts go out to the Tyler family during this time of sorrow. May the loving memories of Mr. Tyler bring you comfort, peace, and strength in the days ahead. We are holding you close in our thoughts and sending all our love and support during this difficult time.

The Dallas Family Jermaine, Kirstin, Semaj and Karlee

The Dallas Family

Prayers for you and your family

Shirley Davis

Sending my heartfelt condolences to Mondria and her entire family. May God strengthen and comfort you all. Will keep you all in my prayers.

Theresa Mosley

To the entire family of Earnest "Bear" Tyler I offer my condolences πŸ™ on the lost of such great man who helped many children during his with JPS including mine. Always remember weeping may endure for a night, but comes in the morning. God Bless and keep over seeing the entire family at this time and forever. R.I.P.

Craig B. Odems

To the Tyler family, I pray for your strength and comfort during this time.

Love , Shelia Jackson

S JACKSON

To my loving cousin(Mike/Mona We are deeply sorry for you all loss. Please give Mrs. Faye a big hug from us because they were best friends. I love you all dearly and may God give you all the peace and mercy to endure such pain

The Hortons

Mr. Tyler, you were so dedicated, so faithful. A job done well deserves respect. You took care of Whitfield/Pecan Park Elementary, now God is taking care of you. May you rest in peace, from labor to reward. πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ™πŸΎβ€οΈ Mrs. Betsy (Forkner) Randolph

Betsy Randolph

My condolences to the Tyler family. Psalms 34:18 "The Lord is close to the broken-hearted, he rescues those whose spirits are crushed." God is near and you are not alone. I worked with Mr. Tyler at Pecan Park Elementary school for about 30 years. He was a was quiet, kind, and good hearted big man, who was responsible, respectful, reliable and a very hard worker. He was gentle to the children and his buffed floors shined like the morning sun. He told me in a conversation that he worked at the JPS school sight for 50 years, and retired on a quiet summer day to no party or fanfare farewell. Mr Tyler you will be celebrated and rewarded in Heaven. Rest well sir. πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½

Dolores McKinzie

My heartfelt sympathies go out to you all for the loss of Mr. Bear. He was always the sweetest man and how he loved you Kathryn. My continuing prayers for your entire family. We love you! Freddy and Melissa Dearman

Melissa Dearman

Dear "Bear"

I am deeply saddened to hear about your passing. We've known each other for such a long time, since I was 19 (and now I am 50 years old) During that time, you were remarkable in my life. Your kindness, wisdom, and influence have left a lasting impression on me, and I am truly grateful for the memories.

You were a great man, and your legacy will continue to inspire those who knew you. Wishing your family (My Tee-Boo and Toot) peace and comfort in this difficult time.

With heartfelt condolences,

Shernika C. Forbes

Shernika Forbes

Praying that Our Father will grant you all comfort, strength, and peace during this time.

Linda Marshall

I have share holidays with my niece, father n law and his wife . He was a quite spirit man. His wife will really miss him. My prayers go out the family. πŸ™πŸΎ

pchkh56@gmail.com

To Mamma Faye, Mondria Charles, Tony and Mike. Words can't express how much you all mean to me!!! Bear had accepted me into all of your lives and you all are my FAMILY!!! As we celebrate the homecoming of our beloved "Bear" Tyler, I ask GOD to keep his loving arms around this family and give you the LOVE, STRENGTH & COMFORT you will need to journey thru the not so good days you may have.

We love you Always The Holliday Family Lamont (Day Day), Lee Lee (Alethia), AJ, Zaria, and Autumn.

Alton L Holliday (Day Day)

Sending hugs and prayers to the family. ❀️

Sheena Drain-Williams

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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