Elmer Curtis Tyler went to be with his Lord on December 19, 2016. He was born on April 25, 1926 in Many, Louisiana to parents Henry Curtis and Annie Tyler.
Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; son, David Tyler; brother, James M. Tyler, a retired HPD officer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Barbara Tyler; son, Kenneth Tyler and wife Janice of Kerrville, TX; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends for visitation Monday, December 26, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and a funeral service Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 1:00 PM in the Grand Chapel at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039 followed by a burial at Brookside Memorial Park.