Mercer Joyce Tyler

Captain Mercer Joyce Tyler, 90, who resided in Tampa, Florida passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Miyoja Tyler and many nieces and nephews.
Mercer was a retired Panama Canal Pilot. He served in the United States Army as a Third mate, Pittsburgh Steamship Division on the Great Lakes and Ships Pilot on the Panama Canal.

He enjoyed the CAM meetings with fellow pilots at the Colombia Restaurant.

He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

A visitation will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021 from 5-7 pm in the Blount & Curry Funeral Home- Carrollwood Chapel, 3207 W Beares Ave, Tampa, Florida 33618

A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday April 21, 2021 at Deep Bottom Cemetery, Norman Park, Georgia. Funeral Services will be handled by the Baker Funeral Home in Moultrie, Georgia. (229)-985-2002.