Vernon Ray Tyler

Born March 21, 1949, in Nelson County, he was a son of the late John and Florence Hamilton Tyler. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Janet Tyler, and Sue Christian; and three brothers, Calvin, Curtis, and Roy Tyler.

Mr. Tyler was a retired United States Army veteran, having served for 21 years, and was the former owner/operator of the Du Drop In, for 15 years. He was a volunteer for the Red Cross.

Survivors also include two daughters, Ann Tyler Bachman and husband Dan, of Madison Heights, and Johanna Tyler Shelton, and husband Allen, of Pittsville; two sisters, Ruth Murphy and husband Roger, of Goode, and Margie Dunbar, of Augusta, GA; a brother, Bobby Tyler and wife Toddie, of West Point; a sister-in-law, Tok Sun Smith, of Madison Heights; two grandchildren, Conner and Julia Shelton, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends tonight from 7-8:30 pm. at Whitten Monelison Chapel and at other times at the residence.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park, with military honors by American Legion Post 16.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross.