Tyler was born July 22, 1999, in Flowood. He was a member of the Baptist faith and resided with his grandparents in Pearl.
Tyler had just started his senior year at Pearl High School. His dream was to one day become a race car driver.
He is survived by his grandparents, David and Michelle Odom; mother, Lynn Odom and sister, Bella; father, Tony Porrier and brother, Anthony; grandmother, Glenda Herrington; and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and many wonderful friends.
Tyler was preceded in death by his sister, Tori Porrier.
Visitation will be 1:00-5:00pm, Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. Funeral services are 11:00am, Monday, August 29, 2016, at First Baptist Church of Pearl with interment to follow in Richland Cemetery.