Eric Manning Tyler

Eric was a 1974 graduate of Oakridge High School and went on to work for 40 years at Sun Chemical. He enjoyed traveling and would spend his winters in the sunny state of Florida. He had a deep love for history and would strike up a conversation with anyone who would listen. In his free time he enjoyed playing golf, going to the casino, partaking in fantasy football, and watching the Detroit Lions. His greatest treasure was his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. Eric will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Eric was preceded in death by: parents, Walter and Verna Tyler; several aunts and uncles; and brother-in-law, Dave Smith.

Eric is survived by: wife of 39 years, Kathleen Moore Tyler; children, Amy (Frank) Hillsburg, Carrie (Ryan) Williams, Curtis (Abbey) Tyler, and Brett Tyler; grandchildren, Ericka, Tabitha, and Walter Hillsburg; Kamryn Coster, Harrison and Pyper Williams; sisters, Paulette (Bob) Bosch, Jeri Tyler, and Julie Smith; and several nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Eric's wishes, cremation will take place and there are no services being planned at this time.

The family would like to thank the caring staff at Harbor Hospice for the kind and compassionate care shown to Eric in his final days.