Ty'Ree Alexander Strambler

Ty'Ree Alexander Strambler, 31, was born November 30, 1992, in Odessa, Texas to the late Teddy J. Strambler and Teresa L. Cooke. He departed this life on Thursday, October 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that touched the lives of many. He was a great son, brother, cousin, friend, and coach.

Ty'Ree was fearless, determined, and so full of life. He lit up every room he walked in and was guaranteed to make you smile. He attended Pease Elementary, Crockett Middle School, and graduated in 2011 from Odessa High School where his cheer career began. He then went on to cheer in college at Odessa College until graduating in 2013 and becoming a full time Cheer Coach/Choreographer.

The passion and dedication Ty'Ree had for cheer and dance was unmatched. He was a member of the Wrangler Cheer Squad at Odessa College as well as a member of a Dallas Cheer Squad. He coached and choreographed for Odessa Extreme All-Stars and Permian Basin Youth Football League. In 2008, he ventured out and started his own business TyAlexander Choreography, and choreographed Quinceaneras across West Texas. In 2024, he co-founded KREW 432, a HipHop dance KREW dedicated to continuing people's love for dance and HipHop. Ty'Ree's dance moves and cheer routines won multiple championships on national levels and allowed him the privilege to travel to many states.

Ty'Ree is preceded in death by his father Teddy J. Strambler; maternal grandparents Gerald E. Jones and Marvor Neen Cooke; paternal grandparents Alexander Strambler Sr. and Bessie Lee Strambler; uncles Rev. Farris Strambler, Charles Strambler, Rev. Allen Strambler Sr., Jerry Strambler, Willie Strambler, and Bobby Strambler; aunts Gladis Thompson and Margie Goodley.

He is survived by his mother Teresa L Cooke ( La'Ron Quarker); brothers Fabian D. Cooke and Teddy J. Chambers; bonus siblings Z'Shakira Thurman, Kendra Thurman (Dante), Whitney Thurman (Andrew), D'Vorick Stinson, Dashaila Quarker, Rionna Quarker, Nykeah Quarker, Shakahn Robinson, Kasual Quarker; uncles Eugene T. Grant Jr. (Lupita), Alexander Strambler Sr. (Jackie), Marcus Strambler; aunts Gilda Grant, Rhonda Henry, Jana Miller (E. J. Sr) , Regina Taylor (Charles Sr.), Vanessa Cooke (Cleve), Gracie White, Hattie Tennon; godparents Angela Williams and Curtis Williams; his fur baby Athena and a host of cousins and many, many friends.

During this time of grief, we must not mourn because Ty'Ree would only want us to celebrate the vibrant life he lived. We must keep his energetic spirit alive by embracing the memories, remembering his rambunctious laugh, and his gorgeous smile. Ty'Ree, aka Mr. Dance To Anything, will truly be missed.

We love you, Ty!

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