Jack Loyd Tyler, Sr.

Jack Loyd Tyler, Sr., age 97, passed away peacefully at his home in West Jefferson on Friday, September 26, 2025. Born in McCall, South Carolina, on November 5, 1927, Jack was the beloved son of the late Walter Jackson and Rosa Jane Evans Tyler. He was preceded in death by his brother Billy Tyler and sisters Mildred Harmon and Eunice Harrison.

Jack served his country with honor in the US Marine Corps before dedicating many decades to his profession as a pharmacist in Greenville, North Carolina. Throughout his career he worked with Pavillion Pharmacy, Big Value Drug, Hollowell’s Drug Store, and Kerr Drug, earning the respect and friendship of colleagues and customers alike.

Jack’s faith shaped every part of his life. He spent many years as a leader in the Greenville Community Bible Study, an organization and fellowship he deeply loved, and he remained close to the men he served there. He was also a longtime member of Oakmont Baptist Church in Greenville, where he made countless dear friends before moving to the mountains. More recently, he cherished worshiping with his friends at The Gathering Church in West Jefferson.

Jack found joy in boating, woodworking, reading, gardening, and sharing Scripture, but his greatest devotion was always to his family.

 He is survived by his loving wife, Betty Cole Tyler; sons Reid Tyler of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, Gerald Tyler of Tustin, California, and Loyd Tyler of West Jefferson, North Carolina; daughter Christy Gross of Ayden, North Carolina; and brother Walter Tyler. His legacy continues through four grandchildren, as well as three nieces and four nephews who will remember his gentle wisdom and steady kindness.

Graveside services celebrating Jack’s life will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 2:00pm at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with Pastor Scott Day officiating. A public visitation will follow the graveside service at The Gathering Church.

Jack’s life was marked by service, faith, and love—a quiet strength and steadfast spirit that inspired all who knew him. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.