Hugh A. Tyer Jr.

Hugh A. Tyer Jr. came into this world at 4 pounds on January 25, 1936 in Jacksonville, Florida. He earned his wings and departed us on Sunday December 13, 2020, after a brief but serious illness. He resided in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia with his wife of 65 years, Mary Claudette Tyer. Hugh was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife , Claudette of Chattahoochee Hills, GA; brother Edwin C. (Buck) Tyer of Crawfordville, FL; daughters Mary Darlene (Tony) Thomason and Dorothy Elizabeth (Ray) Rowe of Jonesboro, GA; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. He is preceded in passing by his parents Hugh Alexander Sr. and Doris E. Tyer, and brother Robert C. Tyer of Jacksonville, FL. Hugh was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church in Palmetto, GA, Masonic Lodge #74 in Palmetto, GA, Masonic Day Lodge #755, and a member of the Scottish Rite. He was instrumental in the forming of the city of Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, a certified Arborist, the city Arborist for Chattahoochee Hills, and a member of the Chattahoochee Hills Tree Board. He was a past President and life member of the Southern Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture and life member of the NRA. He was a PADI & YMCA Certified Scuba Instructor, and expert Marksman, and past recipient of the Elihu Root Award for Expert Civilian Marksmanship. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the family has requested the service to be private, it will be available to stream online via New Hope United Methodist Church. Services will be Friday December 18, 2020 at 11:00am with Masonic graveside service following. Officiating will be Francisco Artley.