James H. Tyler
2023
DEFIANCE - James H. Tyler, 71, of Defiance, passed away at 6:51 a.m., Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born December 27, 1951, in Defiance to the late John and Betty (Johnson) Tyler. On August 1, 1970, he married Vicki Searfoss, who survives in Defiance. Other survivors include two children: James A. (Lori) Tyler of Defiance and Brent (Marabeth) Tyler of Defiance; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; and two siblings: John (Theresa) Tyler of Defiance and JoAnn Guelde of Continental. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carissa Tyler; and a sister, Jane Ruggles. James retired from GM Powertrain, Defiance. When...