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Gerald Tyrone Philpott 1971-2012 Ty was born on March 6th, 1971 to Gerald and Myrna Philpott in Porterville, Ca. Ty was raised in Tipton and graduated from Tulare Union High School in 1989. Ty loved to travel and lived in many different places during his life including Hawaii, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Alabama. Ty will be best remembered for his love of life, his compassionate, vibrant personality, and his unconditional love for his family and friends. Ty passed away on June 29th, 2012 in Englewood, Colorado, where he had recently returned to volunteer at Craig Hospital. Ty is survived by his Mother, Myrna Thompson, his six big brothers, Vernon (and Brenda) Cox, David Cox, Rodger (and Cindy) Cox, Jody (and Kelly) Cox, TJ (and Kim) Cox, and Richard Philpott, his Father - Gerald Philpott, Grandparents - Richard and Hazel Philpott, 27 nieces and nephews, several aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family as well as many close friends. Ty will be greatly missed by all those that got to know him, especially his Mother and six big brothers. A celebration of Ty's life will be held on July 15th, 2012 at 3 pm, at the Porterville Veteran's Hall, located at 1900 W. Olive Ave., Porterville, Ca. 93257.

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Published by Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Adv-Register from Jul. 7 to Jul. 9, 2012.

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Josh P.

July 1, 2024

You are always in my heart, Ty. Thinking of you and your kind eyes and wonderful smile.

Rodger

February 6, 2022

It has almost been 10 years since you left us. I could really use you right now. I miss you so much. Mom misses you so bad. You already know that though. Please continue to watch over her. I love you Baby brother. I see you everyday. I know you are happy and have no more pain. Till I see you again, hope you can save me a place next to you. I miss you and love you so much

June 29, 2013

Ty Ty, it has been a year and it has gotten a little easier. WE will celebrate u today and u will be the life of the party just like always. Love you forever.

June 29, 2013

It has been a sad year without you. You are still the life of our get togethers. ? Love you Baby Boy. Mom

RODGER

June 29, 2013

I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU LITTLE BROTHER..IT HAS BEEN 1 YEAR SINCE YOU LEFT US...R.I.P

June 28, 2013

Tyrone, Tyrone thats all I call say, just Ty. Oh God how I miss you. I'm sure people get tired of me talking of you. Every Starbucks I see I think of you. Hawaii 5 O reminds me of you, thats why I like it so much. They show all the places we went while u were there. I thank God I was with u the last few weeks u were with us. I miss u more than u can know.

June 4, 2013

Ty...I am missing you today...Love Maggie

May 7, 2013

Your mother will love you forever/

Clarence and Sharon Lovell

April 26, 2013

You live on in our hearts. We love you.

Clarence and Sharon

Clarence deep in thought.

Clarence and Sharon Lovell

April 26, 2013

We are so sad you had to leave us, Ty. You were truely a very good friend and you changed our lives for the better just by knowing you. We will miss you. We love you and your precious mother. We shall surely see you in Heaven some day when it is our time. See you 'round the bend.

March 5, 2013

Ty, tomorrow will be your Birthday. My heart breaks for you. There are to many, if onlys, I could add but you know them.
I thank God for the years I had you.
Mom

Rodger

September 27, 2012

thinking about you little brother,sorry your dad passed away 9/20...just 3 months after you....maybe you can look out for each other now..miss you both

Larry

September 5, 2012

still miss you you have a heart of Gold

August 20, 2012

We all still miss you TY

Shana Penrod

July 15, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family today. Love you all.

Carol Butler

July 12, 2012

Myrna & family,from reading all the postings I feel cheated that I never got to know Ty. My heart aches for all of you. Love & Prayers

Diane nelson

July 12, 2012

I met Ty at craig Hospital and he was such a delight and a pillar of strength for all of us there. he used to come in my room at night and share his funny emails with me. He was such a great human and im so lucky to have known him

Kevin Moya

July 12, 2012

"Thank you for being a friend" I had the pleasure of being part of Ty's life for the last 6years. I'm very sadened by the loss of his life but if you know Ty, he,ll live on forever in our hearts. Boy was he ever fun! He had you laughing in the 1st ten minutes of meeting him. After your first conversation with Ty , you knew you had a friend for life. He lived by a church that rang bells at top and half hour point of every hour. Those bells remind me of all the time I shared with Ty. Bells of an angel! He loved his mother and big brothers so much. My heart goes out to you all. He loved his family in general. I used to tell him he was the ritchest person in the world with all the love in his family! He knew it too! So as we know Ty... he always left us with a smile, the way he wanted it! So I encourage you all to smile, smile big! Ty would have wanted it that way!

David Morrow

July 11, 2012

Ty; You will be missed by so many. I do hope your ride home to was smooth one your in gods hands now may you rest in peace. P.S. some of us down here could use some looking after...

Ezra and Bailey Cox

July 10, 2012

Uncle Ty
We will always remeber how much fun we had with you.love u and miss u

Ezra and Bailey Cox

Sandra Willbanks, Iacono

July 9, 2012

Myrna and family, I did not know Ty but if he was anything like you he was a very good and kind individual. You do not know me by my married name but we went to school together in Lindsay and I also was your nurse at the Tulare County Hospital several years ago when you had your accident. May you know I have never forgotten you and think of you often. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this very difficult time.

July 9, 2012

My condolences to the entire family. I grew up with Ty's brothers and he was always a joy, full of life. May God comfort the family and hold him dearly in his loving arms.
Diane Ferreira Morrow

Patsy

July 9, 2012

My heart goes out to the family of Ty. No words can make the pain go away, each loss impacts us on so many different levels. I just pray that the grief you are currently bearing is soon replaced with memories of Ty that make you smile as they do me.

July 9, 2012

Ty, you were my 8th grade student 25 years ago. I will never forget your love of life, your constant sense of humor, and how "everyone loved Ty" and still do to this day. My thoughts and prayer to Ty's family..so many good memories to hold on to.

Mike Pharis

July 9, 2012

Ty, you were my 8th grade student 25 years ago. I will never forget your love of life, your constant sense of humor, and how "everyone loved Ty" and still do to this day. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ty's family..so many good memories to hold on to.

Paulette Riezebos

July 8, 2012

God hold's you in His arms....We will always hold you in our hearts!

Shirley Parsons

July 8, 2012

I only knew Ty for about 7 years, but it felt like a lifetime! I have so many wonderful and life changing memories. He taught me so much and made me laugh even more! He touched everyone in such a positive way, this earth will definitely miss such a sweet soul! I Love Love Love You Ty! I will miss your smile and you always making me blush.I know you will be guiding all of us with your gentle spirit. Sleep with the Angles my friend.

William Hand

July 8, 2012

I did an awful lot of growing up around you. I miss you already and will love you forever. Thank you for choosing to spend some of your precious time with me. Your hossie, Billy

July 8, 2012

Oh no, it is way to early for you to leave. I was just getting to really know you. Thank you for always making me feel good about myself, telling me I'm handsome even tho I'm not. And making me laugh...

jeff yesenia and danny and vernon

July 7, 2012

Hey uncle ty u will be missed we love u and wish u could be here

Suzanne Yoder

July 7, 2012

Ty was an amazing person who gave all of himself to those he cared about. Although I only knew him for a few years, because of the situation in which we met, it seems like he has been one of my dearest friends for a lifetime. I love you, Ty. Heaven got a good one!

Larry Dunham

July 7, 2012

Ty was my friend. He had a heart of gold. I had a great respect for Ty , I often reminded Ty that he was a special person. I will miss him. To his family and friends I am so sorry for your loss. He loved you all very much.

Kerry Alves

July 7, 2012

Ty my wonderful friend I love you. And although I am broken hearted I know you are in a better place. I cherish every memory I have of you. Myrna and family a beautiful angel in heaven is watching over you. God bless you all.

Nancy Hyder Smith

July 7, 2012

I love you.

Cindy Shafer

July 7, 2012

Love you!

Josh

July 7, 2012

I've missed you, Ty, and it breaks my heart that I won't get to see your beautiful smile and hear your wonderful laugh. Go with god- and I hope some day to see you again.

Rodger Cox

July 7, 2012

I will miss you little brother. Love you

Christopher Renfro

July 7, 2012

Ty was a level headed person, who got a chance to do what he most wanted to do to fulfill his dreams. He had his ups and downs in life, but never became emotionally wrecked over them. Raised with strong role models (his family) and a strong wall of friends behind him, who are struggling with his loss. He would be there in a clutch situation, and would not let you down. It is unfortunate that his light went out so soon. And I am sure that God has taken him into his Kingdom and told him he will not hurt anymore. My prayers go with his family and friends who have lost someone dear to them. God bless and my his memory and character shine as an example of someone who struggled with adversity in the strongest ways.

Jody Cox

July 7, 2012

Love you brother, always.

Myrna Thompson

July 7, 2012

I will love you endlessly. You are a JOY in my life.

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