David Tyra, 73, a bright blue eyed, loving, caring, amazing mentor, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and one of the best friends a person could have... passed away peacefully August 27, 2024 at Washington Regional Hospital, Fayetteville, Arkansas. David was born on September 28, 1950 in Graham, Texas to David Neal & Alpha Lorane Tyra.
David lived several years in Marion, Ohio while he worked as a Gunite Artist. He was responsible for designs in the Dallas, Detroit, Columbus, Chicago, and many other well known zoos & parks throughout the states. For the last twenty-five plus years, David resided in Rogers, Arkansas, where he established a thriving swimming pool business, operated with his best friend (Gary Hawkins of Bentonville, Arkansas) at his side. After retirement, he spent most weekends at Sweetpea and The Rooster as his sister's "PR person," as David would say. His knack for talk made him perfect for the position.
David loved collecting antique pottery, cast iron banks, and baseball memorabilia. Classic cars of all kinds peaked his interest. It was rare for him to pass up a car show or yard sale. David was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan, win or lose. He also very much enjoyed the Little League Playoffs and old westerns on TV.
David was preceded in death by his mother, Alpha Lorane Eason Tyra; Father, David Neal Tyra; Brothers, David Neal and Neal Lewallen; Sisters, Deloras Dawn and Billie Jean Hearne-Childers; Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and many family members that he held dear.
David is survived by his beloved wife of fifteen years, Rebecca Greer Tyra (Arkansas); Daughter, Amy Lynn Tyra Caudill (Arkansas); Sons, Don Allen Tyra (Missouri) and David Kindell (Ohio); Step Children, Robert Taylor and his wife Tiffany & Family (Texas), Thomas Taylor and his wife Stacey & Family (Arkansas) , Harley Lawrence and his wife Kendra & Family (Missouri); Sisters, Alpha Lorane Tyra Smith and her husband Richard (Texas) and Toynua Dawn Tyra Jones and her husband Wayne (Arkansas); Sister-in-Laws, Doris Hoover Tyra (Indiana) and Sandee Greer Buker (NC); Aunt Oleta Eason (Texas); and the Eason, Hearne, Tyra & Rasnick Families (Texas /Indiana/ Ohio); as well as numerous dear nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to NORD, the National Organization for Rare Disorders; particularly for research regarding Factor V Leiden, a hereditary blood coagulation disorder. See the link below.
