Thomas Larond “Budgie" Tyler

Thomas Larond Tyler, 73, of Atlanta, Georgia, took his last breath on earth and entered the splendor of heaven Friday, February 24, 2023, one day after his 73rd birthday at Harbor Grace Hospice in Atlanta, GA, where he received excellent end-of-life comfort care. Larond was the firstborn child of the late Cleothus Clyde Tyler and Gloria May Valentine Tyler. He was known in his younger years as “Budgie” by many. 

Larond graduated from Charleston High School in 1968. He then served in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged from the US Army in 1971. His love for education found him attending WV State College, now known as WV State University, graduating in 1980,  with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

Larond spent most of his adult life in New York City. Upon returning to Charleston, he was employed with the WV State Tax Department and Jackson Hewitt Tax Agency. After returning to Atlanta, GA, he enjoyed teaching and managing Jackson Hewitt Tax Agency. Larond’s interest included reading and watching CNN. He would discuss any subject with knowledge and intelligence. Larond attended Grace Bible Church during his brief stay in Charleston and later united with Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.

Larond leaves to cherish his memory, a daughter, Gloria Tyler, grandson, Ronald Tyler, brother, Paul Timothy, Atlanta, GA, sisters, Donna German, Alexandria, VA, Anita Tyler, Charleston, WV, and WyJean Sharp, Cross Lanes, WV, and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

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