Willard Tyler, age 75, was born on December 1, 1947, to William and Lois Tyler in Lake City, Florida, and passed away on October 28, 2023, in Crossville.

He is survived by his wife: Beverly (Cribbs) Tyler; children: Kevin Anthony Tyler and Lois Nicole (Johnny) Carbone; son-in-law: Chip Horton; siblings: Austin, Carolyn, and Lester Johns; grandchildren: Alexys, Tyler, Samantha, Cassie, Kelly, and Emily; great-grandchildren: Shilah, Carson, Maeve, River, and Nathan; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Willard was preceded in death by his parents: William Sylvester and Lois Myrtle (Dees) Tyler; daughter: Stacy Marie (Tyler) Horton; brothers: Tommy, David, Johnny, and Leland B. “Buck” Johns; and sisters: Kathleen and Francis Tyler.

No services are scheduled.

Obituary by Crossville Memorial Funeral Home in Crossville.