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Mr. Tyrone Len "Ty" Hamby

06/02/1968 - 09/10/2024

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Obituary For Mr. Tyrone Len "Ty" Hamby

Mr. Tyrone “Ty” Len Hamby, 56, of Beckley, WV made his transition in the early hours Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in Beckley, WV after a strong battle with an ongoing illness.

Tyrone was born in Beckley WV June 2, 1968 to the late Katrina Hamby.

Tyrone was the oldest of two children. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School, where he played basketball and football.

Tyrone, after high school, served in the US Navy. He had a range of interests from sports, movies, music to art and writing. Although he enjoyed basketball, he loved football, and his favorite NFL team is the San Francisco 49ers.

Tyrone also loved the outdoors and would go for walks; hikes and he loved visiting waterfalls and swimming holes. He enjoyed living life and all the simple beautiful things about it. He didn't spend his whole life in WV. He spent time in Hilton Head, SC, where he loved to enjoy his time at the beach and walks on the boardwalk.

Tyrone loved life and the people he shared it with. His humor and playfulness left a lasting impression on the lives he touched.

Tyrone, in addition to his mother, Katrina Ann Hamby, was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Cleola Hamby, aunts, Cleola “Dee” (Bobby)Blaney and recently departed, Jeanette Hamby, uncles, James “Jimmy” Hamby, Ronald “Ronnie” Hamby, and Roger Hamby.

Tyrone is survived by his two daughters Aryel (Eric) Kyzer and Hailey (Rodney) Stephens; two sons, Seth Wingrove and Jonathan “Jayden” Hamby; grandchildren, Atticus and Calliope Stephens; sister, Tracey Hamby; nephew, Nicco Hamby; nieces, TaBree Hamby, Tia (Chris) Stover and TaJasia Hamby; aunts, Audrey Johnson Patricia Sorrell; uncle, William (Wanda) Hamby and great-niece, Nyaira; great-nephews, Brayden, Bryce, and Julian and also, a host of cousins and friends, who loved him dearly.

Tyrone, although he may no longer walk among us in the physical realm, his spirit rest with our Lord and his mother in eternal life. His memory lives on in us forever and ever.

As per his request, he was cremated.

Family directed memorial service will be 2:00PM Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 141 New Guinea Ave., Lanark, WV. With Pastor Damon Hamby officiating.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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09/19/2024

David Stover

I met Tyrone three years ago at Beckley Little League. He was always such a nice person to be with. He was always very good to all the children on our team. Rest In Peace.
09/18/2024

Angel Lawson
09/16/2024

Lora Hart

Tyrone has been a dear friend of mine for over 30 years. Always a smile and a hug whenever you would see him. He will be forever missed and will always have a special place in my heart. Fly high dear friend. You will always be loved 💕💖
09/16/2024

Wilbert & Doris McCormick

Our sincere condolences to the family. May God be with each of you.
09/16/2024

Wilbert & Doris McCormick

Our deepest condolences to each of you. May God bless each of you.
09/16/2024

Christy Nester

He loved to attend the West Virginia miners games. I saw him there several times. He will be missed
09/15/2024

Beth Dayton

He was a sweet loving soul always ready to help those in need. I was proud to know him because he helped me many times and helped put a smile on my face when I needed it.
09/15/2024

Lonnie Riffe

Ty was not only a trusted true friend to me, but a brother. No one could match up to his love for people. He was such a giving and huge hearted man. The first time I met Ty, we was young kids that went to the YMCA and hung out. Ty took me under his wing and taught me how to play basketball, ping pong, and pool. I know that sounds funny but he was a huge inspiration to me. I will forever miss him, but I know he is not sick anymore and happy to be with the Lord. I love you brother RIP. Will see you again one day
09/15/2024

Rebecca Martin

I have known Tyrone since I was 2 years old we all used to hang around up town Beckley with a bunch of people those were the good times. He will be deeply missed.
09/14/2024

Debbi Gunther

I met Tyrone at the YMCA because his mom and I worked there together. He and Traci are one of my best memories of the Y. He was a typical teenager always carrying on with one thing or another. He always called me mom, because I always asked him what meanness he was into and he said I sounded like his real mom. Katrina and I worked at Waldenbooks together too. When I read that Katrina had passed away I thought what will Ty and Traci do without her, BUT life goes on the same as it always does, like it or not. Traci and family I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. We all have an appointed time to leave here and it was Ty's time. Jesus' returning is imminent we all need to seek the Lord more than ever. I pray the Lord will hold all of you tightly in His arms and bring comfort to your hearts today and all the days ahead. Look only to Jesus and put your faith and trust and your very life only in His hands, and He will carry you through. God bless all of you.
09/14/2024

Liz Hardy & Family

Prayers and Condolences to the Hamby Family . RIH Tyrone
09/14/2024

Rev Steven J Lewis

Ty was a cool friend, we played Bibby buddy basketball at the Y. We always laugh and talk when we saw each other. God bless his family. Sadly miss, S. J. Lewis
09/14/2024

Tonya sawyer Mayes-Sawyer

Condolences to the Hamby family🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 I grew up with Tyrone on Westmoreland avenue
09/14/2024

Betty Harrah

I went to school with Ty! He was a wonderful person! Rest in Peace Ty! I bet he has people in heaven laughing like crazy! I am so sorry for.you families loss. Love.you Ty.
09/13/2024

Subrina Potter

So sad to hear that one of my childhood friends had passed away. My condolences and prayers to his family.
09/13/2024

Steff

Love n prayers to his family went to hs with Ty and any time we saw each other over the years he had a quiet voice and a smile. He was there on one of the worst days of my life as my brother fought for his life Ty was at CAMC for his own family member fighting for their life we had some moments praying for one another I'll never forget people come into our lives and bless us he did that for so many go rest high
09/13/2024

Jennifer (Persinger) Stewart

I went to school with Ty ever since 7th grade. He was a great friend and even though we didn't see each other after we graduated, we still ran into each other when I was in visiting with family. My heart and prayers go out to his family. Heaven gained another angel!
09/13/2024

CARLENE Garland

Known Tyrone for over 20 years. Wz such a gd friend will be missed. 🙏 4 the family. May u RIH my dear friend 🙏
09/12/2024

Latishche Hamby

Cousin, You were one of a kind. I praise God for the love that you had for your mother, Aunt Katrina, your sister, Tracy, your children, nieces, nephews, entire family & friends. You will be missed. Love-Latishche
09/11/2024

Richard Rinehart

I grew up with Tyrone and know he was a great guy. As we got older we lost track but when we passed each other every blue moon, we always had that friendship. My heart goes out to his family...he will be missed.