Rex Noel Tyler, age 85, of Appleton, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at his home. He was born October 19, 1937, in Russellville, to Noel Jefferson and Vida Lorene Vaughan Tyler.

He was a member of the Appleton Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and a Trustee of the Appleton Community Center.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a niece, Lori Ellen Eoff Worley.

He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda L. Tyler; two sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Tammy Tyler, and Jake and Courtney Tyler; a brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Linda Tyler; a sister and brother-in-law, Martha Karen and Jim Eoff; six grandchildren, Ryan Tyler, Bailey Sugg, Aubrey, Connor, and Opal Tyler and Peyton Wilson; two great-grandchildren, Rowan and Poppy Sugg; two nephews, James Noel Eoff and Noel Thomas Tyler; and a niece, Elizabeth Tyler.

The funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2023, at Appleton Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Tony Byers officiating. Burial will be in Appleton Cemetery, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church.

Pallbearers are Connor Tyler, Josh Standridge, Dustin Curtis, Travis Pruitt, Johnny Mosley, and Ryan Tyler.

Honorary pallbearers are Kenny Saylors, Kenneth Hurley, Bobby Boland, Sonny Paladino, Gene Chism, Jerry Vaughn, Jason Thomas, Allen Ashlock, Taylor and Jacob Chisum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Appleton Cemetery, 320 Tate St. Atkins AR, 72823.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.