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Tyler Sullivan Obituary
Tyler was born in Cheyenne, WY, October 30, 1997, and was baptized at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in San Antonio, TX. He was an honor student at St. John's Military School in Salina, KS where he was an expert marksman and a member of the Advanced Military Skills Team and had aspirations to become a pilot in the US Air Force. Along with being an excellent cadet, Tyler was also an athlete participating with the school's cross country team, golf team and also enjoyed scuba diving.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his step-father, Col. (Ret.) James Wolf of Colorado Springs, CO; his step-mother, Carol Sullivan of Champaign, IL; a sister, Tierney Sullivan also of Champaign, IL; his maternal grandmother, Sandra Blair West of Union, SC; his maternal-great-grandfather, William "Bill" West of Jonesville; his paternal grandparents, Jane and Ron Yohe of Columbia City, IN and Col. (Ret.) Thomas and Cathy Sullivan of Batesville, IN; his paternal great-grand mother, Marguerite Yohe also of Columbia City, IN; aunts and uncles; Cindy W. May and husband Lt. Col. (Ret.) Dan, Amy W. Garrett and husband Mark, Mitchell West and wife Andrea, Michael West, Jeff Sullivan and wife Amy, Shelley Eberly and husband Brett, Mandy Hartman and husband Nick, and Matthew Sullivan. Tyler was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Billy Wayne West.
Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM Thursday, April, 9, 2015 at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel in Union, SC, conducted by Father Sean Ferrell. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 4:00 PM Thursday at the chapel prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Society For the Prevention of Teen Suicide, 110 W. Main St., Freehold, NJ, 07728 (www.sptsusa.org) or to the ASPCA, 520 8th Ave, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (www.aspca.org).
The family will be at the home of his grandmother, Sandra B. West, 465 Haney Cemetery Rd., Union, SC 29379.
The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)
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for Tyler Sullivan
Claudia Braman
April 14, 2015
So very sorry to hear of such a fine young man with the world ahead of him pass away. I can't imagine how unbearable this time must be for you all. Much love, prays and hugs. God bless you.
Jenni Fielder Horne
April 12, 2015
Oh Beth!! I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your precious son. My heart hurts for you and your family.
April 9, 2015
Death is compared to sleep John 11:13.
April 9, 2015
Beth,
You have our condolence and know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry we unable to be there.
Don, Linda, and Beau Blair
Barbara Means
April 9, 2015
Sorry for you Loss Beth, I Will continue to pray for Strength.
Eric Jackson
April 8, 2015
Beth/Jim, I'm so sorry to hear of Tyler's passing. Know that our thoughts, prayers and love are with you both not only now in this most trying of times, but also going forward. The loss of a child is truly the worst of all possible losses. May the Lord hold you close and comfort you always.
Joe Prue
April 8, 2015
Beth, this candle is for you. May it light your way in these dark times. I wish I could be there to be with you. Proud to call you my sister. Love Joe
Joe and Michelle Prue
April 8, 2015
Tyler was special and although he hoped to be an Air Force pilot some day nothing can match the wings he has now--wings of an angel. He now flies in constant vigilance over the ones he loves. You will be missed Tyler. God bless you.
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