George Loftin Tyer, 78, of Lumberton died March 18, 2005 at Memorial Herman Baptist Hospital. A lifelong resident of the area, he worked as a pipefitter for Bethlehem Ship Yard until retirement and a veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of Local Union Number 195. George was a fifty-five year member with the Pipefitters Union and also with the Silsbee Masonic Lodge 927.
He is survived by numerous cousins. George was preceded in death by his wife, Selma Goldie Chance Tyer and his son, Lee Tyer.
A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2005 at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Saturday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 755 South 11th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.