Charles E. Tyner

Charles E. Tyner, age 81, of Calhoun, died Sunday morning December 4th in the Floyd Medical Center. Charles was born August 15, 1930 in Floyd County. Son of the late Rufus Allen Tyner and Margaret Kerns Tyner. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in the Korean War. He was of the baptist faith and taught Sunday School for most of his adult life. As a drafting instructor for the Calhoun City School System Charles established the Drafting Department at Calhoun High School where he taught until his retirement. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by three sisters, Ethel Tyner Westbrook, Sarah Tyner Westbrook, and Edith Tyner Tamplin. As well as four brothers, Fred Tyner, Clyde Tyner, George Tyner, and William "Bill" Tyner. Survivors include his wife, Jackie Tyner of Calhoun. Daughter, Twylah Tyner Tippett and her husband, Robert of Calhoun. One brother in law, Jerry Price and his wife Brenda of Jasper. Four grandchildren, Sarah Garlin, Joshua Garlin, Joshua Tippett, and Rebecca Tippett. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday December 6th at 4pm from the chapel of Thomas Funeral Home. With Rev. James Braddy officiating. Burial will follow in Fain Cemetery. Pallbearers serving will include Richard Pullium as well as nephews. In addition to flowers the family request that donation may be made to the United Way of Gordon County @ P.O. Box 486, Calhoun, Georgia, 30703. The family will receive friends from 4 until 7pm Monday evening at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com Thomas Funeral is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Charles E. Tyner.