Tye James Phipps

Tye James Phipps obituary

Tye James Phipps

Tye Phipps Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown Funeral Home - Wilmington on Feb. 24, 2026.
Tye James Phipps

September 4, 2004 – February 18, 2026

Tye James Phipps, 21, passed away on February 18, 2026 - taken from this world far too soon.

He is survived by his father, Justin (May) Phipps; his mother, Amy Wallace; his grandparents, Lonnie and Jackie Phipps, Tennessee and Hester Wallace; his siblings, Taylor El-esses, Trey LeForge, Hunter LeForge, and Rhyan Roberts; and niece Violet El-esses.

Tye loved his family deeply and never missed an opportunity to show it. He was incredibly loving, kind-hearted, and genuine. If you had the pleasure of meeting Tye, you knew he never met a stranger - he had a way of making everyone feel welcome and valued.

He enjoyed sports, hunting, and spending time outdoors. Tye had a special love for all animals and even the smallest creatures and bugs, always curious and fascinated by the world around him. He was truly a beautiful soul whose warmth and light touched many lives.

This world lost him far too soon, and the loss leaves an emptiness that words cannot fill.

Though his time here was brief, the love he gave and the lives he touched will endure forever.

Tye will be deeply missed and forever loved.

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