Daniel James Tyler, 79 - Marietta

Daniel James Tyler, 79, widower of Eva Cisson Tyler, passed away on Friday December 12, 2014 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Shannon, NC, he was the son of the late Daniel Junior and Savannah Chavis Tyler. Mr. Tyler was a truck driver and of the Pentecostal faith.

Surviving is a daughter: Brenda Shields; grandchildren: Kenneth B. Rasin, Jr., and Rhonda Chapman; great-grandchildren: Misty Tripp and Nala Trueblood Hall; sister: Gladys Gray and a brother, Glenn Chavis.

Along with his parents and wife, Daniel was predeceased by a son, Steven Darnell.

The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at The Howze Mortuary.

Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at The Howze Mortuary Chapel with burial to follow at Mountain View Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.thehowzemortuary.com.

The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest, is in charge of arrangements. (864) 834-8051.