Emery John Henry Tyler

Emery John Henry Tyler, age 78 of Clarkesville, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at his residence.

Born on October 12, 1933, in Rabun County, he was a son of the late J.L. and Leona Free Tyler. Mr. Tyler was a member of Community Baptist Church and served as a deacon in several local churches for a total of 40 years. He was a U. S. Army veteran, and was retired from Clarkesville Mill. Mr. Tyler enjoyed spending time at church, with his family, gardening and woodworking.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Tyler was also preceded in death by daughters, Patricia Jane Tyler and Emily Jean Tyler Dehart; brother, Charles Tyler.

Survivors include wife of 60 years, Pauline Burrell Tyler of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and Barry Mullinax of Clarkesville; brothers, John Tyler of Lavonia and James Tyler of Chatsworth; sister, Bonnie Babcock of Flora, Indiana; sister-in-law, Annie Marcus of Clarkesville; special aunts, Mildred Gunn of Demorest and Leona Tyler of Clayton; grandchildren, Laura and Chad Simmemon, Gator Emery and Allison Mullinax and Jeannie Simmons; great grandchildren, Dedra Simmemon, Shelby Simmemon and Chloe Simmons.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with Rev. Denver Kimbrell, Rev. Junior Abernathy and Rev. Thomas Gragg officiating.

Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Danny O'Kelley officiating and full military honors provided by the American Legion Post #84, Rabun County DAV Chapter #15 and Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-9 pm Thursday and 2-4 & 6-9 pm on Friday.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart (706-778-8668) of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.