Obituary of W.L. Billy Tyler

W. L. “Billy” Tyler, 75, husband of Randy Jean Tyler, was called home Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late James Woodrow and Leatha Olean Coker Tyler. Billy was the owner and operator of Central Machine & Welding for fifty years and was a member of Wise Drive Church of the Nazarene. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four daughters, Lisa Tyler Beaver of Manning, Charlene Brogdon (George) of Sumter, Amanda Allen (Howard) of Sumter, and Leann Tyler (Chris Stroud) of Lexington; two sons, David Tyler of Sumter, and Randy Tyler (Ingrid) of Sumter; ten granddaughters; five grandsons; twelve great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; and numerous adopted children and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers; and three sisters. Funeral services will be 3:00 P.M. Sunday at Wise Drive Church of the Nazarene with the Reverend Sammy Geddings officiating. Burial will follow in Mayesville Black River Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be past and present employees of Central Welding and Machine. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. Sunday, prior to the service at the church and other times at the home, 2550 Tyler Lane. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Palmetto Health Tuomey, Dr. James Cain, Dr. Dennis Lang, and Dr. Al Jordan. Memorials may be made to the Wise Drive Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 1405, Sumter, SC 29150. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. 803-775-9386