Ira Keith Tryon SMSgt (Retired), age 72, of Milton FL passed away Monday, November 18, 2019. He was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, on March 12, 1947; and was a graduate of Edgewood Senior High in Ashtabula. He joined the USAF in 1966; and through 26 years of service he served as a helicopter mechanic, flight engineer, production supervisor and maintenance superintendent. He served in Southeast Asia, Korea, Philippines, England, Sheppard AFB, Davis Monthan AFB and Hurlburt Field. He is preceded in death by his mother, Lossie; father, Ira; two sisters, Violet and Catherine; and his brother, Lawrence. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara; children, Stephanie, Ramona, Ira and Derek; and ten grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 2, 2019, at Barrancas National Cemetery with Lewis Funeral Home directing.