Francis Norman Tyer
Francis Norman Tyer, 77, of
Lexington Park, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 1, 2005.
Francis was affectionately known by his family and many friends as “Frank”.
He was born in Leonardtown on November 9, 1927 to the late Phillip Tyer and Catherine
Tyer. Frank was a groundskeeper at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 25 years. He also was
a truck driver and he delivered wood to people who were in need. Frank enjoyed playing
cards, planting gardens, cutting wood, and small engine repairs. His favorite pass time
was just sitting in the car even if he was not going anywhere. Frank also enjoyed spending
time with EJ better known to Frank as “Jay”.
Frank was a devoted husband and father. He leaves to mourn his death a loving wife Valerie
Melissa Hall-Tyer, his loving daughter Zaneta Mae Hall of Lexington Park, MD. Frank raised
4 loving step-daughters Twanda Denise Hall of Lexington Park, MD, Tikisha Diane Hall of
Leonardtown, MD, Marquita Alicia Campbell of Lexington Park, MD, and Natia Amanda Milburn
of Lexington Park, MD. He had four grandchildren Eric Dewayne Dickerson, Jr., Shantella
Marie Saxon, Arianna Martina Campbell, NuyJaya Angelese Milburn. Francis is survived by
his brothers Desales Tyer, Ernest Armstrong, Aloysius Tyer and preceded in death by the
late Joseph and Charles Tyer. Also survived by his sisters Lorraine Rogers, Geraldine
Brown, Joesphine Armstrong, and Amanda Clyburn. Frank was blessed with a host of nieces,
nephews, sister-in-laws, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. at the Greater Morning Star #2 Pentecostal Church, Lexington Park, MD. The Funeral
Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Greater Morning Star #2 Pentecostal Church. Elder
William A. Williams will be officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic
Church Cemetery, Bushwood, MD.
Pallbearers will be Joesph C. Swales, Frederick L. Milburn II, John Tyer, Kenny Armstrong,
Ernie Miles, Charles Henry Armstrong, Jr.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Eric Dickerson, Jr., Devone Hall, and Michael Thomas, Jr.
Arrangements made by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD.
