Bennie Tyler

Mr. Bennie Tyler, age 94, passed away on Friday evening, August 9, 2019, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. Funeral services are planned for 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 13, from the graveside at Ellaville City Cemetery. A son of the late Benjamin Ware Tyler and the late Cora Brown Tyler, he was born in Marion County on May 20, 1925.  He was a retired mechanic, having worked at Manhattan Shirt Factory.  After his retirement, he enjoyed raising cattle and row crops.  Mr. Tyler was a member of M.B. Council Lodge No. 13, F&AM.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Jeanette Bell Tyler; and by eight older brothers and sisters. Survivors include his sons: Warren Tyler (Cathy) of Americus and David Tyler (Trinah) of Nashville, TN; grandchildren: Kristin Tyler Chambers, Whitney Tyler Vickery, Ben Tyler, and Byron Tyler; great-grandchildren: Hannah Smith, Bailey Smith, Tyler Chambers, Henry Tyler, and Cora Tyler; and several nieces and nephews. For those wishing to do so, memorial contributions may be made to The Sumter Humane Society, 108 Industrial Boulevard, Americus, GA 31719. To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mr. Bennie Tyler.