Larry Ray Tyler, 67, of Groves passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. He was born on October 7, 1950 in DeRidder, Louisiana to Ray Lee Tyler and Ernie Mae Harper Tyler. Larry was a lifelong area resident and retired pipefitter. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. Most of all he enjoyed sprint car racing and spending time in the pits with his many racing friends. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Shiloh Baptist Church in DeRidder, Louisiana with Reverend Randy Harper officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends will be Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Larry was preceded in death by his Dad, Ray Tyler and his brother, Wayne Tyler. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Tyler of Groves, mother, Ernie Mae Tyler of Groves, sister, Sheryl Tyler of Mauriceville, brother, Jimmy Tyler and wife Barbara of Mauriceville, nephews, Robbie Holloway, Corey Holloway and Jim Tyler and niece Kristie Gypin.