Jonathan "Tyler" Cain Burns, 38, of Greensburg, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Norton King's Daughter's Health Hospital in Madison, IN. Born November 11, 1987, in Seymour, IN, he was the son of Asher Ray David Burns and Cathy Jean (Hopkins) Morgan.

Tyler attended Austin High School, where he excelled in all track events, especially cross country. He was a US Army Veteran, proudly serving in the Infantry and Military Police for eight years. He served in Iraq, Kuwait, and Haiti, helping after the earthquakes. Tyler was a member of the Laborers Local Union #576 in Kentucky and Indiana, and the Carpenters Local Union #175 in Louisville, Kentucky. He loved his family and friends and was an amazing companion, father, and friend. Tyler enjoyed working out, woodworking, watching movies while eating lots of chocolate, playing in the creek, spending time with his family, and especially playing Pokémon Go with his sons. He loved to learn new things and was known for being on time. He was also known for having a strong work ethic. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and community.

Tyler is survived by his wife, Brandy Lynn Hilshorst of Greensburg, IN; children, Hayden Tyler Burns, Timothy Ryder Burns, and Kenneth Carter Burns; mother, Cathy Jean Morgan of Austin; stepmother, Janice Burns of Crothersville; brothers, Asher Burns of Seymour, Justin Burns and Tommy Burns both of Austin; grandmother, Jean Hopkins of Austin; mother of Hayden Burns, Martha Hanner; aunts and uncles, Gary (Drusilla) Hopkins of Scottsburg, Lindsey (Eva) Hopkins of Austin; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Burns; stepfather, Jack Morgan; brother, Timothy Scott Kovener; and grandfather, Louis Hopkins.

Funeral services for Tyler will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Burkholder Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes in Seymour, with the Rev. Todd Wooten officiating. Military Rites will be accorded by the Jackson County Honor Guard. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Burkholder Chapel from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made for Veterans Mental Health at www.va.org.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jon Pace and Scotty Wessel at the Burkholder Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes in Seymour.

Memories and condolences may be shared and flowers ordered at www.ThorneFunerals.com.