Tyrone W. Casper

Tyrone W. Casper obituary, Amelia, VA

Tyrone W. Casper

Tyrone Casper Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W E Hawkes & Son Funeral Home - Blackstone from Jan. 6 to Jan. 16, 2026.
Tyrone Watson Casper entered into eternal rest on January 4, 2026 while at Amelia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at the age of 52. He was born in Farmville, VA on November 14, 1973 to the Mary Casper and Michael Bradshaw.
He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Bible Way Church in Crewe, VA. Tyrone completed his education in Nottoway County, receiving his diploma.
As a child, Tyrone found the passion for sports and mastered baseball, becoming one of the best pitchers you will ever know. He also enjoyed football, with Kansas City Chief being his favorite team; and basketball, with Boston Celtics being his favorite team. He enjoyed spending time with family, playing cards, watching all type of sports, gambling and fishing.
Later on in life, Tyrone moved to Texas and made a career out of working with an oil company, Action Environmental. Years later, he made the decision to move back to Virginia to be with family. He was known for his kind heart, sense of humor, strength and generosity. He touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
Tyrone was preceded in death by his wife, Bridget Williams (Casper); both grandmothers, Mary Anderson and Willie Watson; and his grandfather, Robert Lee Watson.
He leaves to cherish his memory; his parents, Mary Casper of Amelia and Michael Bradshaw of Burkeville; adoptive father, Lawrence Casper of Farmville; adoptive grandmother, Florida "Marie" Casper Muse of Crewe; one daughter, Ty'Shauna Casper; five step-daughters, Shacola Vaughan, Di'Treka Williams, Briana Davila, Sylvia Gonzales and Ka'Briana Barnes; one step-son, Brian Barnes; one devoted aunt, Rosa Stokes of Crewe; six sisters, Angel Bradshaw (Breana) of Chesterfield, Sharonda Eppes of Georgia, Crystal Washington (Pierre) of Crewe, Carlisa Eppes of Chesterfield, Tyrita Parrish of Richmond, and Matesha Greene (Schpiro) of Blackstone; two step-sisters, Tyuana Mercer and Nishana Mercer of Chesterfield; two brothers, Jeffrey Bradshaw, Sr. (Mary) of Danville and Carlos Eppes of Crewe; ten grandkids; a devoted and faithful friend, Pam Owen; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and devoted friends.
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