Murl Tyler, Jr.

Murl Tyler, Jr. was born on December 27, 1957, at Cook County Hospital. He was raised by his mother, Frances Houston and stepfather, Willie Houston. 

Murl confessed his hope in Christ at an early age and joined Broadview Baptist Church in 1974.

As a young boy, Murl attended Summer Elementary School until 1969, when he then relocated to Maywood, IL, and attended Roosevelt Elementary, and Proviso East High School, where he graduated in 1976. 

Murl worked various jobs throughout his life. He worked for Midlake Heating and Air Conditioning for several years, and also at various nursing homes as a Custodian. He ultimately retired from Lee Redmond Restoration.

Murl met the love of his life, Beverly Ann, while attending Proviso East High School in September 1974. They were together 46 years and married on August 9, 2003. They had four beautiful children, Terrill, William, Jarvis, and Heavenly. Unfortunately, Terrill passed away on May 14, 2002.

On February 10, 2021, at 10:26 p.m., at Loyola Hospital in Maywood, IL, God called Murl home to glory.

In heaven Murl will join his son, Terrill; mother, Francis, who passed away on September 21, 2020; stepfather, Willie Houston; and biological father, Murl Tyler, Sr., who passed away on October 22, 2020.

Murl leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Beverly; two sons, William (fiancée, Marneshia), and Jarvis; one daughter, Heavenly; mother-in-law, Essie; four sisters, Carolyn (Joe), Diane (Charlie), Marie (Patrick), and Ella (Vance); two sisters-in-law, Beverly Jo, and Barbara; two brothers, Emery (Stephanie), and Myron; two brothers-in-law, Jimmy, and Arenze; seven grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends.

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