NEW PALESTINE
Tyler Joseph Oban, 34, of Nashville, TN and New Palestine, IN, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. He was born on April 29, 1984, in Indianapolis and graduated from New Palestine High School in 2002. He obtained his Bachelors in Entrepreneurship from Belmont University in Nashville in 2006.
While growing up, Tyler was a member of the New Palestine United Methodist Church. He most recently attended Rolling Hills Community Church while living in Nashville. Because of his strong faith he had a profound influence on many of his friends and family. He went on several missionary trips with Justice and Mercy International. Tyler loved being outdoors where he could waterski, boat, and fish. Tyler also had a love for antiques and gained knowledge while working at an antique shop in Nashville.
Tyler had a love for music and his passion was the drums. During Tyler’s music career he played with many talented musicians and bands all across the nation. Tyler was most recently a member of The Railers, formally known as Tin Cup Gypsy.
Tyler is survived by his parents, Terry and Rachel Oban; sister, Leslie (Nathan) Hartinger; two nephews, Nathan and Matthew Hartinger; and grandmother, Norma Holloway. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph Holloway and Harold and Helen Oban.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2018, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 11 a.m. at New Palestine United Methodist Church, 3565 S. 500 W., New Palestine, IN 46163. Pastor Mark Wesler will be officiating. Burial will follow at New Palestine Cemetery in New Palestine.
Memorial contributions may be made by mail to Justice & Mercy International, In Memory of Tyler Oban, 1810 Columbia Ave., Suite 100, Franklin, TN 37064, by website at https://justiceandmercy.org/tyler-oban/. Envelopes will be available at the mortuary or church. Friends may share a memory or a condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.
