Franklin Tyler, Sr.

Franklin Osborne ''Doc'' Tyler, Sr., 78, Cadiz, Sunday, February 27, 2005 at Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz. He was born November 19, 1926 in Nashville, Tennessee a son of the late Dr. Francis and Eunice Key Tyler. He spent most of his teenage years being reared by the late William and Manilla Tyler Ramsey. Mr. Tyler attended Deleware State College; was a member of St. James A.M.E. Church in Cadiz; was an avid golfer and member of Clearview Golf Club in East Canton; played softball, football, and baseball throughout his years, served as an umpire for local baseball teams; and in his later years was a great gardner whose green thumb was appreciated by so many. He worked for Harrison County for 4 years and then for Ohio Department of Transportation for 40 years. In addition to his parents and aunt and uncle who raised him, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Raymond, Charles, and Benjamin Ramsey; 3 sisters: June Ramsey, Edwina Coleman, and Eunice Brown; a sister-in-law, Cheryl Wilson; and his mother and father-in-law, Ronald and Mary Banks. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Betty Banks Tyler; one son, Franklin Tyler, Jr. and Tonya Jones of Massillon; 3 daughters: Robin and Jody Tyler both of Canton, and Lisa Tyler of Cadiz; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; a brother Edward Ramsey and his wife Roberta of Mingo; a sister, Irene Gardner of Pittsburgh; a brother-in-law, Ronald Banks of Bloomingdale; adopted children: Kelly Banks and Terrel Lee; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are Tuesday, March 1, 7-9 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz where funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Bernard Gaiton officiating. Burial will follow at Cadiz Union Cemetery. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com.

Service

Tuesday, March 1, 2005 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States

Service

Wednesday, March 2, 2005 1:00 PM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States