In loving memory of

James Edward Tyler Sr
March 28, 1941 - March 4, 2018

James Edward Tyler Sr. also known as Schultz was born March 28, 1941 in Evergreen, AL to the late Carlee Tyler & Cornelia McCreary, who was a business owner of several Grocery Stores in Chicago, IL and Omaha, NE.
James graduated from South High School and later assisted his father with making the Grocery Stores a success until he fell ill.
James was an educator at heart and he admired the strength of his daughters and son. He also loved his family dearly. He always spoke about his children and grandchildren successes and how proud he was of them. Everyone that knew him, knew he loved his suits, hats, shoes, coats and matching accessories. Whenever you saw James he was SHARP.
James departed this life on Sunday, March 4, 2018 in Omaha, NE. He was preceded in death by his son Derrain Andre Land, (1) grandson Jay'von Tyler, father Carlee Tyler, mother Cornelia Tyler, (3)brothers, Jimmy McCreary, Billy Joe McCreary and Roy Douglas Tyler.
James is survived by wife Alean (Peaches) Tyler, (5) daughters, Lisa Tyler, Tisa Dawson both of Omaha, NE, Bernadette Mayo-Fields (Keith) of Merrillville, IN, Angela Tyler of Chicago, IL and Rochelle Tyler-Williams (Shundrick)
of Monroe, LA, (1) son, James Edward Tyler Jr. (Carmela) of Chicago, IL, (14) grandchildren in which the oldest one Latessa Mayo helped him out dearly, (8) great grandchildren, (2) sisters, Clara Mae Meeks of Omaha, NE and Betty Mitchell (George) of Mobile, AL, (3) brothers, Carl L. Tyler (Hattie) of Omaha, NE, Eugene McCreary of Mobile, AL, Elijah McCreary (Rosalind) of Byram, MS, "First wife and the mother of his two oldest children, Vernedia Nichols (James) of Omaha, NE, (3) special cousins, James L. Tyler (June Bug), Nicole Baker, Samantha Baker-Gregory, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Tributes

Juan Diaz wrote on Mar 14, 2018:

"You'll be missed by many. Rest in Peace"

Evelyn Jones wrote on Mar 8, 2018:

"Mr. Tyler will always be remembered by me. I was surprise to see this notice today. I have fund memories of him because every holiday I would get a phone call from him wishing me that holiday and inquiring about my family. I will miss those thoughtful phone calls. Please know you have my prayers. Evelyn (DCHC)"

Gloria Barton wrote on Mar 8, 2018:

"Shote you meant the world to me, Robyn and her 3 kids. You were a brother, father, grandfather to us when we didn't know we had one. We were so hoping to bring you up to MN when the weather turned better for Ranay's birthday or Robert's graduation. No one in the world was more thoughtful than you to send birthday cards 30 days before there birthday. Ok I stopped counting. Your flashy style of dressing was awesome we new when Mr. Clean was coming! You always cared and wondered was everything alright with the other person rather than concern the light on you. Man life is too short that period between life and that short dash between death. We love you your spirit and hope to continue that trend to the end!"

ELise McCreary wrote on Mar 7, 2018:

"Big brother, so many fond memories that I have of you, when I became a High School All American and without a father, you always told me to be the best at whatever I do and I valued that. I became productive, I have achieved three academic degrees and graduated with honors because of the encouragement and lifelong advice My big brothers Pete and Shote always influenced my life and to know that Shote had a major impact on my life growing up and becoming a man. I loved you but God loves you best! Elijah"