Tyler once told me that Momma was his “main bitch”. So “Tyler”

Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery

Tyler was unique in many was. I think that if someone who didn’t know Tyler were to read through the various tributes here or listen to people reminiscing about Tyler, the most likely commonality across the board that everyone agreed about him, whether you loved him or hated him, would be is that he made people laugh even if what he was saying was so twisted that you were embarrassed that you were laughing at the unconscionable thing he said. Tyler lacked boundaries but he did not lack heart or loyalty. He was a true friend. His journey was not smooth or easy at times but I believe that only God and Tyler knew just how crooked his yellow brick road actually was as he walked along. 

I still can’t delete his phone number from my contacts. I’m just not ready. I miss talking to Tyler about nothing. I miss playing verbal judo with Tyler…each of us unwilling to concede to another as we try to out maneuver or outdo. I can’t tell you how many of our conversations ended with him signing off with “when in Bancok…” 

Tyler Purple Black was very loved and is dearly missed. 

Tyler, you were an amazing friend. I'll never forget the great times we shared together in Okinawa, Japan scuba diving and hanging out. The endless joking and goofing around we took part in. My sides are still aching from all the laughing and horse-play we took part in. 
Sueko and I can't believe your gone. You were such a good friend with an amazing sense of humor. You always seemed to have something witty and funny to say even during tough times.
Thank you so much for the memories and laughs and always being there on the other end of the phone when I reached out for you. 
We will always love you and remember you.
Brian and Sueko

Tyler you were a great friend that I got the pleasure of knowing when you bought the House behind me.   I adored KC and Momma.  They sure loved coming to see me.  I still can not believe you are gone.  Veterans have such a special place in my heart, seeing how my husband is also a Disabled 
 Veteran.  I was so glad you two met.    You are gods Angel now.  Looking over all of us.  Keeping watch over your beautiful children.   We love you and miss you.  Your neighbors in Magnolia will never forget you.  Always Amanda Teague Bob And Boys

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