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Tyrone Mims Obituary

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. Tyrone L. Teestea Mims entered into rest Saturday, August 11, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. from Gilbert Lambuth Memorial Chapel, Paine College with Reverend Daviad Mitchem officiating. Interment will be in Westover Memorial Park. Mr. Mims was born February 24, 1982 in Augusta, Georgia to Barbara Garnett and Thomas Mims. Tyrone began his career boxing and later became a MMA fighter. Tyrone Teestea Mims left this world doing what he loved to do and went out like a champ. He is survived by his parents; children, Tyrianna and Shamaya Anderson, Marion and Tyrone Mims, Jr. and Tiyan Durham; siblings, Tomeka Mims, Shameka Wimberly, Bianca Holmes, Jasmine Mims, Michael Garnett and Ralphiel Harris; grandmother, Juanita Mims; uncles, Darryl, Roosevelt and Albert Mims; aunt, Barbara Jean Lofton; great uncle, Benjamin Garnett; great aunt, Luree Dunn; special cousins, Barrington Allen and Chris Cole (best friend/cousin); significant other, Sheba Manigault and two children; thirteen nephews and eleven nieces. W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Blvd., Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 722-6401.

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Aug. 15 to Aug. 19, 2012.

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jasmine Mitts(Mims)

August 11, 2023

Lord knows I miss you I think of you a lot and I hope I´m making you proud I love you and today isn´t easy for me but I´ll be okay I promise it just hurt me not having you but I know your in a better place please watch over me and the rest of the family and I know daddy misses you as well

jasmine mitts (Mims)

August 9, 2022

Lord it´s been 6 years since I seen you or hugged you hear your voice it´s still days I wish you was here I reall miss you and I know you would be happy for me I wished I just call you to hear anything you have to say this hasn´t been a easy pill to swallow but I know you hear my cries nd heart when no else does I love you and I really miss you a lot but keep resting on nd save me a place

Carolyn Gilchrist

August 9, 2019

Tyrone you will always be in my heart. You have been truly missed. Love you always.

Tiffany Walker -Khan

October 18, 2012

God dont make mistakes so I know ur right by his side guarding and protecting us from harm....miss ya my friend

jasmine mims

September 14, 2012

today will make 1mth nd 2days that i had to say goodbye nd put my oldest brother to rest i will neve get to hug nd say ok bro i love yu but my love i have for him will nev b replaced nd my will always have a missin piece but will b filled wit memorys we had rip tyrone mims love baby sis

Laura

August 22, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss.May GOD give you strength needed to cope during this difficult time.PSALMS 46:1

Georgette Booker

August 22, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Laverne Oliver

August 21, 2012

Sorry for your lost. Darryl and Olivia, just want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Diamond Holmes

August 21, 2012

will miss u homie R.I.P Tyrone a real dude in the sky

kenya ashley

August 21, 2012

Rip teesta you will be miss

Michelle Pierce

August 21, 2012

Cuzzo see u in tha sky one day! Love ya!!

Nina Jackson

August 21, 2012

Garnett/Mims Family

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

Love Cousins
Nina Jackson and Jaymes Dunn
Atlanta GA

Button

August 21, 2012

Miss u Teesta!!!!!

Tina Freeman

August 21, 2012

RIP Teesta!

Tina Freeman

August 21, 2012

I am going to Miss you My Friend! You always kept me smiling. I will keep ur family and kids in my prayers.

NeNe Stokes

August 20, 2012

Tyrone will be missed greatly.

Ricardo Clay

August 20, 2012

Rip to tyrone mims u will be missed homie

Ricardo Clay

August 20, 2012

Rip to tyrone mims u will be missed homie

Tara Gilliam

August 20, 2012

My condolences goes out to the Mims family..Tyrone your smile will continue to smile down on us..may you R.I.P young man.

latoya anderson

August 20, 2012

I miss you so much and I love u dearly I hate to see you go..... It seem like just yesterday we were laughing and talking. I cant help but to cry tears of joy.... LOV ALWAYS UR LIL SIS AKA COUSIN LATOYA

Ed Newsome

August 20, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the family. To my man Teesta Rest in Power. God bless

Sh'ani D'Antignac

August 20, 2012

Condolences and Prayers to the Mims family. Tyrone always had a great smile and sense of humor. He will be missed.

Tamika Holmes/Dukes

August 20, 2012

To Tyrone and the Mims family... Tyron, I am so proud that you were doing great things with your life and being a wonderful person... I know it's been a few years since I've seen or talked to you, but the hurt is still the same... I wish your children and your family all the best, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers

Debbie Patterson

August 20, 2012

A true soldier is now RESTING IN PEACE. HILL TOP 4 LIFE.

August 19, 2012

our prayers are with you in your time of need
Elmira Terry and family

ALMA LOUISE STOKES

August 19, 2012

TO TOMEKA & MIMS FAMILY.MAY THE COMFORT OF GOD HELP YOUR DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.WORDS CANNOT EVEN BEGIN TO EXPRESS OUR SORROW.HOLD TIGHT TO MEMORIES FOR COMFORT.YOUR ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
ROMANITA STOKES & JAMES STOKES JR
STOKES FAMILY

Potsha Samuels

August 19, 2012

You have completed life's journey now its time for eternal paradise.

Barbara Shaw

August 19, 2012

From Baltimore, Md We love you Teesta Weesta!

August 19, 2012

Rest in peace

August 19, 2012

u will b missed!! LeTicia (Mims) LaBord

Lori Young Howard

August 19, 2012

rest in paradise

Elaine O'Neal

August 19, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Olivia (Lillie) Sturgis

August 19, 2012

My condolences to the family of Tyrone "Teesta" Mims. I remember Tyrone coming to the country (Appling) when he was younger and he like his father turned T Road upside down. You will be missed by many. RIP Teesta!

MARGARITA BENT

August 19, 2012

SORRY FOR YOUR LOST MIMS FAMILY TEESTA WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED....HERE IF U NEED ANYTHING

Carolyn Gilchrist

August 19, 2012

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Tyrone you will be truly missed.

August 19, 2012

The family is in my thoughts and prayers...

ophelia HIGHTOWER

August 19, 2012

tessta iam really going to miss your beautiful smile. you are really truly missed on the hill

April Scott

August 18, 2012

To the Mims Family. Tomeka I am here if you need me. I am so sorry for your lose. Times will be hard right now. I just pray that as time goes by it will get better for you. Again I am sorry for your lose.

Jackie Belton

August 16, 2012

My condolences goes out to the Mims family

Shanique

August 16, 2012

Praying for the family!

Donna Mills

August 16, 2012

My prayers are with the family! Tyrone you will be missed you have touched so many hearts. R.I.P. my friend. God Bless!!

Veronica Greene

August 16, 2012

Reestablishing you will truly be missed you gave me some good memories we had some good times you will always be in my heart love u bae...

Tip Sullivan

August 16, 2012

My Prayers Are With The Mims Family ??....Tyrone Will Truley Be Missed!
Rest In Peace Tyrone Mims!

Farrah

August 16, 2012

Blessing and prayers to the family..Tyrone will truly be missed..Love Yall

Danielle Hooper

August 15, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

keto morgan

August 15, 2012

R.I.P my friend you are already missed!!!

August 15, 2012

My prayers go out to the family,He would always pick at me. Ms.Cindy go fix me a plate. Then he would laugh and give me a big olde "Hug".

Taneka

August 15, 2012

Knowing God makes no mistakes. Asking God to cover Bobbiegene and family in this time. I pray for strength and in time you will make it through. Be forever blessed!

La'Shawn Washington

August 15, 2012

My condolences to tyrone mims family. You in my prayers.

Sam Blackwell

August 15, 2012

My deepest condolences to the Mims family. I am so sorry for the loss of Tyrone. I've known him since he was a young man and he will be missed.

Latasha Brown

August 15, 2012

Sending love, hugs and kisses to the family. Tyrone will be missed.

August 15, 2012

Tomeka, I am so sorry to hear about Tyrone. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. God Speed.
Ms. Lotz

LAMATAVOUS REDD COLLINS

August 15, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I'm sending you a hug from afar.

tennille small

August 15, 2012

Prayers are with your family

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