Matt Tyner

October 23, 1969 - January 20, 2021

Matt Tyner, 51, of Huntington, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, IN. Matt was born on October 23, 1969 in Huntington, IN, the son of John Tyner and Donna (Shaw) Tyner. He was a 1988 Graduate of Huntington North High School and married Angie M. Landrum on June 23, 1990 in Huntington, IN. Matt currently worked as a General Laborer with the Huntington County Highway Department. He was a 4H leader in Huntington County for 22 years; was leader of the We Win Dallas Twp. 4H Club; he was awarded the "Outstanding Leader of the Year" in 2018; was a member of the Huntington Co. Cattleman for 33 years, serving as President for many years locally; won "Outstanding Young Cattleman" from the Indiana Beef Cattle Association in 2001; served on the Huntington Co. Fair Board for 2 terms, as well as President of Huntington Co. Leaders for 4 years; Matt was a member of the Mt. Etna Fire Department #533 for 32 years, where he was Lieutenant & Captain. In 2004 he was awarded the Huntington Co. Fire Chiefs Fire Fighter of the Year; he was on the Andrews Fire Department for 15 years where he was Assistant Chief for 8 years; he was a Livestock Showmanship Judge throughout Indiana; he was part of the Polk Township Advisory Board; and was on the Board of Directors for Monument City Cemetery. For years he was a Herdsman for Carl Red Polls of Huntington, traveling all over North America to shows and sales. He exhibited at numerous national shows. Matt was an avid coon hunter and lover and enthusiast of all livestock, especially a great love for his Beef Cattle. He was always there to help fit, groom, and coach you through Showmanship. Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Angie M. Tyner of Huntington, IN; Mother, Donna Tyner of Huntington, IN; Brother, Wade (Gina) Tyner of Huntington, IN; Sister, Holly (Scott) Tyner Landrum of Huntington, IN; Brother in Law, Randy Landrum of Huntington, IN; Father and mother in-law Jerry (Gloria) Landrum. Leaving his passion for Livestock and deep love for the 4H program to live on in the legacy of his Nephew and Nieces, Gabriel Tyner of Huntington, IN; Lainey Landrum Wilkinson (Damon) of Huntington, Emma Landrum of Huntington, IN, Phoebe Landrum of Huntington, IN, Hattie Landrum of Huntington, IN, Dixie Wilkinson of Huntington, IN, and Grace Landrum of Huntington, IN. He is preceded in death by his Son, Dustin Matthew J. Tyner, and his Father, John R. Tyner. Visitation will be from 3-7pm Friday, January 29, 2021 at Heritage Hall at Hier's Park, 547 S. Briant St., Huntington, IN. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 10:30 am at Heritage Hall at Hier's Park with Jason Meier and Pastor Jason Parsons officiating. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in Star of Hope Cemetery in Huntington, IN. Due to the current Executive Order, masks and social distancing are required at all events. Preferred memorials may be made in memory of Matt to the Huntington County 4H Association or the Mt. Etna Fire Department, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Matthew E. Tyner.