Charles O. Tyler,Sr., 79, of Martville passed away Friday, May 25 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was born at home in Lysander on July 14, 1938 and was second eldest son of the late Guy James Tyler and Mary Elizabeth Green Tyler.

Charlie was a graduate of Cato-Meridian High School and worked at Showprint in Cato, was co-owner of Tyler's Used Cars in Victory and retired from Mott's in Williamson.

Charlie was a devoted family man.  Those who met or knew him were blessed to experience his energetic nature and innate sense of humor and one-liners.  He volunteered his time faithfully working the chains at Cato-Meridian football field for 40 years.  He was undeniably an ardent and passionate sports fan who loved Syracuse University and the Cleveland Browns.

As an avid life-long airplane enthusiast, he was a licensed pilot and a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) for 47 years.  A mechanic by trade, he was always known as a master tinkerer who built/rebuilt numerous planes and ultralights.

Charlie is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Marilyn Tanner Tyler, a daughter, Patty Massett of Ontario and sons, Charles (Alena) Tyler Jr. of Baldwinsville, Terry (Helene) Tyler of Hannibal and Ron (Diana Kanfer) Tyler of Martville, 9 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.  He is also survived by 3 brothers, James (Helen) Tyler of Norwood, Dell (Winnie) Tyler of Conquest and Don (Caleen Tanner) Tyler of Weedsport and 3 sisters, Mary Rice of Fort Meyers, FL, Marion Monacelli of Loveland, CO and Connie (John) Cole of Cato.  Charlie is predeceased by a sister, Susan (Dave) Hollier.

Calling hours will take place at the Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home in Cato on Friday, June 1 from 4pm – 7pm.  A service will take place at 1pm on Saturday, June 2nd at Cato Christian Fellowship Church.

If anyone wishes to make contributions, they may do so in the name of EAA 1017 in care of Don Tyler, 3001 Ditmar Rd, Weedsport, NY  13166. www.catoredcreek.com