Tyler James King

Tyler James King -It is with great sadness that the family of Tyler James King announces his passing on December 16 ^th , 2018, at the age of 32 years old.

A native of Gillette, Wyoming, Tyler graduated from Campbell County High School in 2004.  He attended the U.S. Naval Academy from 2004 to 2007 and the University of Wyoming.  He received his master’s degree from Henley-Putnam University with a degree in counter-terrorism.  In 2012 he met Adrienne Matta and they married in 2016.  Their son, Alexander, arrived in 2017. Tyler was a Special Agent of the U.S. State Department assigned to the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. He was working on his Doctorate Dissertation at the time of his death.

Tyler was a wonderful father, husband, son, brother, and uncle.  He adored his son, Alexander, who he nicknamed “little man”.  Tyler was a special friend to many and will be greatly missed.

Tyler will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Adrienne (Norwalk, CT); his son, Alexander (Norwalk, CT); his parents, Rhonda and Marlyn King (Gillette, WY); his sister and brother-in-law, Trisha and Kevin McCornack (McGregor, TX); nephews, Braden and Braxton McCornack (McGregor, TX), Grandmother, Rose Hawkins (Rapid City, SD); in-laws Peggy Matta (Willseyville, NY) ; Jeff Matta (Spencer, NY);  and brother-in-law, Adam Matta (Rochester, NY) along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins.  He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather.

A memorial service will be held for Tyler on Thursday, January 17 ^th , 2019, at the Hoyt-Cognetta / Lesko Funeral Home in Historic Norwalk, with visitation with the family from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and services at 12:00 pm.  Another memorial service will be held in Wyoming next summer. Please visit www.norwalkfh.com to leave an online condolence for the family.

In lieu of flowers an education fund for Tyler and Adrienne’s son Alexander has been set up.  Memorial contributions can be made in the form of a check to Alexander King and sent to Tri-Town Teacher’s Federal Credit Union, 61 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880, ATTN:  Alexander King Account.