Danny Ray Tyra, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Hancock Regional Hospital.
He was born August 25, 1958, in Beech Grove, the son of Luther F. Tyra and Ruby F. (Wilhoite) Moore. On October 23, 1980, he married his wife of 44 years, Catherine “Cathy” (Moore) Tyra, and she survives.
In addition to Cathy, Danny is survived by his daughters, Lena Plank and husband, Jimmy, of Fairland, and Amie Tyra and significant other, Marcus Toon, of Connersville; son, Logan Tyra of Indianapolis; sister, Debbie Kelemen and husband, Ryan, of Franktown, Colorado; brother, Ricky Tyra and wife, Tonya, of Wichita Falls, Texas; grandchildren, Austin Hunt, Dallas Tyra, Ryver Plank, Alexis Phillips, Mikey Plank, Ashton Plank, Matthew Plank, Brantley Plank, Xavier Toon, Isaiah Anderson, Laya Palmer and Heavenly Palmer; great-grandchildren, Monkey and Squirrel. Danny also leaves behind his dogs, Phoenix and Rocket.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and step-father, Bruce Moore.
Danny graduated from Howe High School.
He formerly worked as a cable technician for Time Warner, for over 30 years.
Danny enjoyed going camping and fishing.
He also enjoyed league bowling at the Expo Bowling Alley. He bowled on the “Droppin’ A Few” team.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm, Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Frazier Chapel, 124 E. North St. in Morristown.
Funeral services will be at 10 am, Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the funeral home, with Mike Smith officiating.
Interment will be at Asbury Cemetery,
Memorial contributions may be made to USBC Youth Members, 621 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76011.
Online condolences may be shared with Danny’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
