Francis Lee Tyler, 68, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, went to meet the Lord in Heaven on Thursday, September 15, 2011. He was born on March 01, 1943 in England, Arkansas to Francis Jefferson and Myra (England) Tyler. He worked for TRW Cinch in Pocahontas, Arkansas for almost 10 years. Francis helped at the food banks for many years. He was a good friend to everyone, he tried to help others when they needed him to. Francis was a good person and did the Lord's work when he could. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Myra Tyler. Survivors include his wife, Jane T. Tyler of Carlsbad; daughter, Cindy Preston of Carlsbad, NM; grandchildren: Joshua Lee Preston, Nicole Lynn Preston, Aaron Davidson Preston and Hunter Den Anderson all of Carlsbad, NM; brother, Charly Tyler of Missouri; 3 aunts and one uncle. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with George Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to service from 9-10 a.m.