"Ty and I moved to Elizabeth City about the same time. When I'd known him less than a year, he helped me move into a new house--and as anyone who has ever moved knows, that's when you find out who your real friends are. Ty was a great guy and a good friend and I will miss him."
In loving memory of
Tyrone Colwell
April 1, 1970 - January 12, 2012
Tyrone Wayne Colwell, 41, of Keokuk, Iowa, died Thursday, January 12, 2012 at his home.
Tyrone was born April 1, 1970, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Cathrine Colwell. He attended the College of Albemarle in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, where he received a degree in computer engineering. He worked for Morris Rubber and later ran a Karaoke business, Ty's Karaoke.
He loved music, singing, fishing, and playing the guitar. He enjoyed working with computers. Ty was an avid Chicago Bears fan.
Tyrone is survived by two daughters, Heather Colwell of Ft Madison, Iowa, and Ashley Colwell of Colorado; one grandchild, Skyler Leah Rose Cale; his companion, Cathy Bauswell of Keokuk; his mother, Cathrine Colwell of Tennessee; three sisters, Jeri Lynne Baker of Alexandria, Missouri, Danita Kay Brewer of Omaha, Nebraska, and Tracy Verba of North Carolina; a special friend who was like a father to Ty, Irv Osberg of Keokuk; several nieces and nephews including Mark Brewer, Adam Donnelly, Alex Verba, Caitlin Colwell, Dalton Baker and Nathaniel Baker; and two great-nephews, Peyton Brewer and Trenton Caudill; and two great nieces, Raine Donnelly and Aarya Caudill.
He was preceded in death by one niece, Meghan Brewer.
No service is planned.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 917 Blondeau Street after 3:00 PM with family meeting friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday.
A memorial has been established for his family.
Tributes
"I worked with Ty many many years ago at Domnios Pizza in Elizabeth City, NC - friends and myself had wondered what had become of Ty after all theses years...my heart is saddened to hear of his passing even though so much time has gone by."
"Danita I am truly very sorry for your loss. I can not imagine the pain you are feeling. You have lost 2 people who are very close to you and I know that is so hard. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Stay strong and even though it has been awhile if you need anything give me a call."
"Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers."
"Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers."
"I worked with Ty at Methode. Although we didn't see each other often after he left, I thought of him often. He always made me feel at home at work even though I was the "new guy." I often miss some of our in depth discussions on the events of the day, he definitely had an opinion!! I know he loved his family very much, and spoke fondly of them on a daily basis. I'm sure he is in heaven right now telling all who will hear that the 1985 Chicago Bears were the greatest football team ever. Godspeed to you Ty, and my deepest sympathy to his family. He will be greatly missed."
"Ty I know we hadn't talked in a couple years but you were/will always be on my mind. We had some great times. My condolences to all of your family and friends!"
"Ty was always there when you felt most alone and he always knew how to make you laugh when at times all you wanted to do was cry.... Your smile and the person you were will be missed ."
"Ty always made a person feel good about them selves, was fun and great person, if you were feeling down he would brightin you up,we will miss him very much,,"
"Ty will be missed by many because he was loved by all! He was always that friend that everyone could talk to! Ty i will forever miss you! "