Edward H. Tye, 81, of Corbin, KY, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the UK Medical Center at Lexington.
Born in Corbin, he was the son of the late Carl and Nell Masters Tye. Ed was also preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Bryant; son, Alan Glenn Tye; granddaughter, Crystal Bryant; and sister, Barbara Tegarden.
Ed served 20 years in the U.S Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant; he had been a Flight Engineer and was awarded three Distinguished Flying Crosses for Valor. After returning to Corbin in 1979, he was director of the Corbin Senior Citizens Center for about five years and then served on the Corbin City Commission for fifteen years.
Ed was a founder of the Corbin Backpack Program, had been active in the Friends of the Corbin Public Library, and the Music Alumni Association. He belonged to the Corbin Presbyterian Church and worked with the Senior Food program through God’s Pantry.
Survivors include his wife, Sheila “Sam” Tye; a son, Art Stiles and wife Julie; grandchildren, Aron Bryant, Chandlar Stiles, Samantha Stiles, and Sheila Sanders; a sister-in-law, Diana L. Fleek; a brother-in-law, Kenneth Fleek; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family members.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Friday, October 29, at the Corbin Presbyterian Church with Rev. Lisa Eye officiating. Military honors will follow by the American Legion Post 88 Honor Guard.
Visitation at the church will begin at 2:00 pm Friday.
Memorials are suggested to the Corbin Backpack Program, Friends of the Corbin Library, or the Music Alumni Association.
Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home is handling arrangements and messages may be sent to www.vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com.
