Tyler L. Kirkland, Sr.
Tyler L. Kirkland, Sr., 87, of Beaumont died May 4, 2006 at Collier Park. A native of Wallace Ridge, Louisiana and a resident of the Beaumont area, he worked for Pure Oil Company as a lab technician.
He served as a deacon for Hillcrest Baptist Church and Fairview Baptist Church, served on the Nederland School Board for twelve years and attended every game Nederland played in every sport. Tyler enjoyed gardening, food, flowers, camping, music and playing the guitar.
He is survived by his sons, Tyler L. Kirkland and his wife Lucretia of Beaumont and David D. Kirkland and his wife Belinda of Austin; daughters, Cheryl D. Martin and Deborah G. Ohman and her husband John of Beaumont; brothers, James W. Kirkland and Lesley Wayne Kirkland; sisters, Evelyn Halfin and Susie Parker; grandchildren, Kristy Allen, Amber “Amby” Martin, Alisha Gaffney, Deaven Ohman, Ashly Kirkland and Brandon Kirkland; great grandchildren, Weston, Anne and Allison Allen, Brenden and Taylin Gaffney, Tyler and Kasey Ohman. Tyler was preceded in death by his wife, Marquerite Kirkland; son, Bruce Kirkland; brothers, Henry and Glynn Kirkland.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 6, 2006 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive. A graveside service will follow at 12:30 P.M. at Sandhill Cemetery in Colmesneil. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday evening from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 440 North 18th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77707.
