David Lee Tyler "T-BONE" closed his eyes one last time Sunday, December 17, 2017 at his home in Racine, WI surrounded by his loves ones.

David was born August 10, 1957 in Osceola, Arkansas to the Union of the late Gertie Mae Tramble and Henry Tyler Sr. David knew Christ at a young age and believed he would call him home to glory one day.

David graduated from J.I Case High School, Class of 1975. David was as a setup/die cast operator by trade and was employed at Acme Die casting for Twenty Five years. David later worked at Intermet operating a robotic die cast machine and finally retired from Shiloh. He also pursued a technical diploma as a CNC Machinist at Gateway Technical College.

David was united in Holy Matrimony to Helen Beavers-Tyler in their home on February 13, 1997 in Racine, WI. David and Helen had known each other since elementary school and spent Forty Two Wonderful Years together. This union resulted in the birth of 3 beautiful daughters.

David was a "die hard" Green Bay Packer fan. He enjoyed going to football practice with his grandson Ciren "Bob". He enjoyed watching sports. Throughout his high school career he was a well-known athlete at J.I. Case High School. David loved spending time with his family whether it was traveling to a family reunion, fish fry, barbeque or a family gathering in yard, he enjoyed every minute of it.  Nothing gave David more pleasure then spending precious time with his grandchildren.  David loved to push his luck and play the lottery from time to time. He also enjoyed television shows such as Law & Order, Blue Bloods, Westerns w/Clint Eastwood and John Wayne, and he also Kung Fu movies featuring Bruce Lee. His favorite treats and doughnuts came from O&H Bakery.

He leaves to cherish precious memories with his children, Nonana Allen, Kidia Tyler, Cynthia Tyler, Daodie (Carletta) Moore, and Jeanna Barnes; brothers and sisters; Evelen Smith of Texas, Tommy (Ella) Hill of Chicago, IL, JoAnn Hill (Osceola, AR), Logan (Avis) Tyler, Mary (Bill) Bland, Henry (Sherry) Tyler of Hinesville, GA, Andrew (Linda) Tyler; brother and sister-in-law; Carolyn (George) Berryman, Laura (Joe) Jones, Willie Esther (Willie) Mosley all of Racine, Jean Malone of Milwaukee, WI, Diane (Pete) Davidson of Arizona. Ellis Holmon Beavers Jr, Samuel Beavers, Jim Beavers of Racine, WI and Allen (Yvonne) Racine, WI; grandchildren Kaneesha Powell, Kayla Williams, Kaliyah Liggins, Kaliese Majors, Clytise McGee, Kiontae Burns, and Ciren Tyler; great granddaughter, Neleh Avery;  extended children, Aaron Mcgee, Valerie Day-Hein, Shalanda Bell, and Kent Burns;  special friends, Daniel Williams, Ann and Alvin White, Vickie (Mike) Daye, Phyllis Canady, Sergeant Rick Toeller, Rachel Trobaugh, Johnny and Sue Taylor; Special Crew Rodney, Von, Edgar, Selena and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen Beavers-Tyler; his mother, Gertie Mae Tramble; parents; Henry (Elma) Tyler Jr.; grandparents, Henry Tyler Sr., Mahalia Baker; mother and father-in-law, Maggie (Holmon Ellis) Beavers; granddaughter, Ciara McGee;  best friend, Marcus Allen; brother in-law, Robert Honeycutt; brother and sisters, Dewey Bobo, Jimmy Hill, and Betty Jean Hood; nieces and nephews, Fajuan Bell, Antonio Hood, Trudy Hood, Deonta Lezine, Rodney Shaw Jr., and Chaute Tyler.

David Lee Tyler, age 60; passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday December 17, 2017.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2017, 11:00 am at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 10:00am until the time of service.

Service Details

Funeral: Saturday, December 23, 2017

Visitation: Saturday, December 23, 2017

Location: Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd, Racine, WI 53403

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