Gerald T. Tyler, 77 CRISFIELD - Gerald T. Tyler, 77, of Crisfield, died on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at the Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home in Crisfield where he had been a resident for the past eight years. Born on Tylerton, Smith Island, April 22, 1932, he was the son of the late Thomas Tyler and Nola Tyler. He was a retired tug boat Captain working 34 years. He was a member of the Union United Methodist Church on Tylerton and the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Crisfield. He was also a member of the Chesapeake Masonic Lodge # 147 AF & AM, York Rite Commandry, Boumi Temple Shrine, and the Accohannock Indian Tribe. He loved beachcombing looking for arrowheads and driftwood. Surviving is his wife of 59 years, Beulah Frances Carey Tyler of Crisfield; three sons, Gerald T. "Tommy" Tyler, Jr. (Tina) of St. Michaels, Clarence Tyler (Vivian) of Princess Anne, and Danny Tyler (Sally) of Tylerton; two daughters, Cindy Tyler of Vermont, and Tara Whittington (James) of Crisfield; he is also survived by 14 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and eight step-great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter, and one step-grandson. Funeral services and a Masonic Memorial Service were held Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. The Rev. Debra Pierce-Dunn officiated. In his memory, donations instead of flowers are requested to be sent to the Tylerton Fire & Rescue Squad, Tylerton, MD 21866; or the Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home Building Fund, 201 Hall Highway, Crisfield, MD 21817. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com