Jacky Earnest Hyler, 74, of Milton, Florida, was called home on Tuesday, October 10, 2017.

Jack was born in East Ridge, Tennessee, on December 16, 1942, to John and Viola Hyler. He spent most of his youth playing sports with his four brothers. He attended East Ridge High School where he lettered 16 times and set numerous state records in sports. He then went on to serve in the US Army from 1966 to 1970. He served two years in the Vietnam War, 1967-1969, were he excelled from an E2 to an E6 rank.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Viola; his brother, Jimmy; and his wife, Janice.

He leaves behind his brothers, Bill, Johnny, and Tommy; his children, Tracy, Tommy (Ernie), Lisa, Johnny, Doris, Mary, Donna, Jackie; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2017, at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel. Visitation will be held 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., prior to the service.