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Emmitt Melvin “Tank” Tyler Sr.

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Birth	:	12 Jun 1944 Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	8 Jan 2014 Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.5199738, -87.2910156
Description	:	Emmitt Melvin Tyler Sr., 69, of Terre Haute, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. He was born June 12, 1944, in Terre Haute to Joseph Leonard Tyler Sr and Nellie Redmon Tyler. Emmitt was a perfect husband and father, who loved God and his family. He was an outstanding athlete in football and track while attending Garfield High School and Indiana State University. He taught mathematics and coached football and track at Gerstmeyer Tech and Terre Haute North High School. He retired from Vigo County School Corporation in 2003. After retirement he later taught part-time... Read More	Emmitt Melvin Tyler Sr., 69, of Terre Haute, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. He was born June 12, 1944, in Terre Haute to Joseph Leonard Tyler Sr and Nellie Redmon Tyler. Emmitt was a perfect husband and father, who loved God and his family. He was an outstanding athlete in football and track while attending Garfield High School and Indiana State University. He taught mathematics and coached football and track at Gerstmeyer Tech and Terre Haute North High School. He retired from Vigo County School Corporation in 2003. After retirement he later taught part-time at IVY TECH Community College. He was a member of Second Missionary Baptist Church, was co-director of Teaming up for the Future (TUFF), African American Male Mentors for Vigo County School Corporation, Prince Hall Lodge 4 Free & Accepted Masons, Bethlehem Chapter 6, Order of Eastern Star; past worthy patron and past district patron, District 3 O.E.S.; and life member of NAACP. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Nellie Tyler; two sisters, Hilda Josephine Tyler and Charlotte Elnora Tyler Myers; and two brothers, Joseph Leonard Tyler Jr and the Rev. Clarence Nelson Tyler. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Debra Matthews Tyler; two adorable sons, Emmitt Melvin Tyler II (Ariel) of Terre Haute, and Ethan Matthews Tyler of Indian Harbour Beach, Fla.; three beautiful goddaughters, LaVennia Anthony, Tisa Tyler McCants, and Tandi Tyler; two sisters, Geneva Rosemary Tyler and Beverly Franklin of Indianapolis; five brothers, Otis Calvin Tyler (Phyllis) of Indianapolis, Bishop Sherman Tyler (Alice) of Duncan, Okla., Herschel Tyler (Mary) of Indianapolis, Russell Tyler (Suzzette) of Charlotte, N.C., and Ralph Tyler (Jessie) of Indianapolis; one aunt, Jennie Louise Stewart; mother-in-law, Jeanette Matthews; four brothers-in-law, Donald R. Matthews (Joyce), Dr. Melvin D. Matthews (Claressa), John A. Matthews (Teresa), and Craig D. Matthews (Stephanie); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; and special family members, Carolyn, Tasha, and Glenn Tyler Roberts, and Ashaun Miller. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Oak St. Visitation will be at the church on Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, from 4 to 7 p.m. ,and on Saturday from 10 to 10:40 a.m. Interment will be at Stewart Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to DeBaun Funeral Homes Wabash Avenue Chapel, 2425 Wabash Ave.

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Where is Emmitt Melvin “Tank” Tyler Sr.'s memorial?
Emmitt Melvin “Tank” Tyler Sr.'s memorial is located at: Stewart Lawn Cemetery, Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, USA.
When did Emmitt Melvin “Tank” Tyler Sr. death?
Emmitt Melvin “Tank” Tyler Sr. death on 8 Jan 2014 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Emmitt Melvin “Tank” Tyler Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 39.5199738
Longitude: -87.2910156

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Tyler

(1898 - 1950)

Nellie Leona Redmon Tyler

(1902 - 2005)

Siblings

Charlotte Elnora Tyler Myers

(1922 - 1996)

Rev Clarence Nelson Tyler

(1926 - 2013)

Joseph Leonard Tyler

(1929 - 2010)

Hilda Josephine Tyler

(1942 - 1942)

Joseph Leonard Tyler Jr.

(1955 - 1960)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Stewart Lawn Cemetery
Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5199738, -87.2910156

2. Russell Cemetery
Burnett, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5306310, -87.3002780

3. Moses Cemetery
Terre Haute, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5155983, -87.2671967

4. Burnett Cemetery
Burnett, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5430527, -87.2950058

5. Roberts Cemetery
Terre Haute, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5083008, -87.3208008

6. Watts Cemetery
Seelyville, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5268020, -87.2573660

7. Baker Cemetery
East Glenn, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4899300, -87.2956500

8. Chamberlain Cemetery
Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4918050, -87.3054640

9. Patterson Cemetery
Seelyville, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4952278, -87.2631226

10. Haven Cemetery
North Terre Haute, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5421982, -87.3242035

11. Moore Cemetery
Seelyville, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4853000, -87.2865000

12. Glenn Home Childrens Cemetery
East Glenn, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4879000, -87.3092100

13. Wood Cemetery
Seelyville, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4928818, -87.2622147

14. Dickerson Cemetery
East Glenn, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4808500, -87.2980000

15. Stewart Cemetery
Otter Creek Junction, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5550003, -87.3158035

16. Hoskins Cemetery
Seelyville, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5060030, -87.2395880

17. Reeves Cemetery
Terre Haute, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4830933, -87.3231236

18. Richter Cemetery
Fontanet, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5388985, -87.2382965

19. Kennedy Cemetery
Sandcut, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5483017, -87.3377991

20. Gray Cemetery
East Glenn, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4776900, -87.3146600

21. Cheek Cemetery
Seelyville, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4772415, -87.2659683

22. Phillips Cemetery
Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5503006, -87.3377991

23. Jackson Cemetery
Harrison, Vigo County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5084900, -87.3516290

24. Eppert Cemetery
Cloverland, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5020332, -87.2316666