Tye James Phipps

UPDATED WITH SERVICE PLACE, TIMES AND DATE

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 (Omar) El-esses, Trey (Tyler Neace) LeForge, Hunter (Blake Kendig) LeForge, and Rhyan Roberts; niece Violet El-esses; uncles, aunts, and cousins, Jeremy (Melanie) Lamb and children Adin, Keegan, Liam; Jason (Carrie) Phipps and children Maddie, Nolan, Baron, Nash, Sawyer; Jordan Phipps; and Joe (Nelly) Coppola and children Eli and Ethan; Joey Wallace and his children, Bethany Wallace, and Cienna Wallace and 2nd cousin Kailen Rader; Jamey and Sheryl Wallace and their children  Lance Wallace, Zane (Amanda) Wallace, Audrey Pearson and Parker Pearson, and 2nd cousins Isabella, Everly, Warren, Lilah, and Wrenley Wallace; Jerry and Jessica Wallace and their children Victoria (Chazz) Wallace, Gage (Miriah) Wallace, Mackenzie Wallace and Emma Wallace, and 2nd cousins Rohin Christman, Teylie Grant, Cailyn Wallace, Evie Wallace, and Arya Wallace; Tim and Bessie Kamps and their children, Sabrina Kamps and Chase Kamos, and 2nd cousin Tobias Hogue; and Carl Dapice and his children Piper Dapice, Brayden Dapice and Isabella Dapice. 

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.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2040 W. 2nd Street, Xenia, Ohio 45385.  Pastor Josh Bevan will officiate.  Visitation will be held Saturday from 10: a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. at the church.  Interment in Miami Cemetery in Corwin, Ohio will be held privately at the convenience of the family. 

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