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Jeffrey Lee TyreePassing: October 6, 2022

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Tuesday, October 11th @ 10:30am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Monday, October 10th @ 4:00pm-7:00pm

Tuesday, October 11th @ 9:30am-10:30am

Cemetery:

Cresthaven Memory Gardens

Tuesday, October 11th

MITCHELL – Jeffrey Lee Tyree, 59, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 peacefully at his home, surrounded by family.

Born December 9, 1962, in Bedford, he was the son of Robert John and Frances Louise (Baker) Tyree.

Jeff completed his schooling at Bedford then trained at the LARC Center. He was a trailblazer for adults with disabilities holding a job at the Mitchell Jay C Store for 26 plus years.  He led an independent, productive life while bringing joy to all around him.  He enjoyed swimming, going to ball games, assisting Mitchell youth leagues, riding his bike, dancing, camping, celebrating his birthday, soaking in the hot tub and his job.  He was full of love and considered everyone his friend. Jeff was baptized at Mitchell First Christian Church and was a regular attendee of Tulip Street Christian Church. He was presented many awards over the years:  LARC Outstanding Employee, Mitchell Citizen of the Year, various youth league service awards, and Customer Service Award from Jay C.

Survivors include his siblings, Jill (Andy) Kluender of Mitchell, Jack (Kelly) Tyree of Mitchell, John (Debbie) Tyree of Orleans, Judith Parr of Seymour, Kay Leinart of Seymour, Linda Pennington of Mitchell, and Janet (Sid) Connell of Brownstown; several nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews.

His parents; brothers, Greg Tyree and Mike Tyree; and brothers-in-law, Jim Leinart and Ned Pennington; and sister-in-law Tina Tyree preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 11 in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Pastor Darrin Chastain officiating.  Burial will be at Cresthaven Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday and from 9:30 a.m. until the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial Gifts:  Special Olympics

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32 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Keely Thomas | Grove City, OH
    Date: October 29, 2022
    Jack, Kelly and family, So sorry to hear about Jeff just now. I know that he is joyfully now in the hands of the Lord! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
  2. Guest: Debbie Smith | San Diego, CA
    Date: October 16, 2022
    Jack and Kelly- I am so sorry to hear about your loss and so thankful the Holy Spirit is there to comfort you and your family during this difficult time.❤
  3. Guest: Dawn (Sissy Burton) Ribelin | Indianapolis
    Date: October 12, 2022
    To Jill, John and the family~ I'm so sorry to hear about Jeff's passing. My heart and Prayers goes out to each and everyone of you. Jeff was such a special man in Mitchell and he will be so missed. He touched everyone's heart that grew to love him. God called another Angel home and couldn't find a sweeter one to pick than Jeff! He will never be forgotten!
  4. Guest: Dawn (Sissy Burton) Ribelin | Indianapolis
    Date: October 12, 2022
    To Jill, John and the family~ I'm so sorry to hear about Jeff's passing. My heart and Prayers goes out to each and everyone of you. Jeff was such a special man in Mitchell and he will be so missed. He touched everyone's heart that grew to love him. God called another Angel home and couldn't find a sweeter one to pick than Jeff!nHe will never be forgotten!
  5. Guest: Jason Eisele | Randolph, Ma 02368
    Date: October 12, 2022
    I will always remember Jeff. I played in Mitchell Pee Wee League, Little League, Babe Ruth, and also throughout High School. God Bless and he was definitely a friend to all at the ball parks. Wow, what a great person. Im sure he was an angel to all that he interacted with. I cam remember for 4 yrs i also umpired at the little league and Jeff always made us all smile and laugh. When he wasnt there, we knew he was working or doing other things within the community. So blessed to have interacted with Jeff on so many times at the ball park.
  6. Guest: Debbie pugh | Mitchell, indiana
    Date: October 11, 2022
    Jeff has been a part of my whole family’s life through the years. He sat with us at my sons ball games at little league. He used to tease my sister and I . My son Tyler Gassman worked at the pool and Jeff spent many hours there with the lifeguards. My parents also shared with me some of their fond memories of Jeff. We all loved seeing him at the store. He took pride in his work. Jeff was an amazing person and he will be missed. Wish more people could take as much pride in there work as he did. God bless the family. Debbie Pugh and family
  7. Guest: Sheryl Walton | Mitchell
    Date: October 11, 2022
    Praying for the Tyree family. Jeff brought such joy to your lives. You all had a wonderful love for each other. God's blessings to you.
  8. Guest: Jim and Karen Newlin | Campbellsburg
    Date: October 10, 2022
    Jeff was a remarkable man. Always very helpful at JayC and always willing to talk about Mitchell volleyball.
  9. Guest: Rhonda Rainey Jackson | Greencastle, IN
    Date: October 10, 2022
    Jill, I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers.
  10. Guest: Sean Miller | Bedford, IN
    Date: October 9, 2022
    To Mrs. Tryee: I Was Praying For Mr. Jeff and I know it is Sad That he had died but I know that he is Rejoiceing with Jesus Christ the Son of the living God. ANd someday We will Be With Jesus Christ someday!!! AMEN?!!! Love, Sean Miller
  11. Guest: Rob | Bedford
    Date: October 9, 2022
    Loved that Big Guy. Too many great memories to share . Jeff is with Mama .
  12. Guest: Jim/Sharon Nash | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: October 9, 2022
    To the Tyree Family: we send prayers and condolences to your family in the passing of your Brother, Jeff. Always enjoyed seeing Jeff at church and Jay C. Jim and Sharon Nash
  13. Guest: David & Sharon Williams | Mitchell, IN
    Date: October 9, 2022
    Always enjoyed seeing Jeff at Jay-C. Sorry for your loss.
  14. Guest: Shannon A Barnett | BLOOMINGTON
    Date: October 9, 2022
    Ellsie Tyree was my great Aunt, I don't know if we are related but Greg always thought we were. I got to know Jeff pretty well from the pool and store when I was a teen into my 20's, he was the best guy I had the privilege of knowing, always will be. I hadn't seen him in 30 years but anytime I talked of the pool I would always talk about him and his great personality. Jeff will be missed be so many and I'm sure was an inspiration to all he had come into contact with. lots of love and hugs to all who loved this fine man!
  15. Guest: Glenda Duncan | Mitchell Indiana
    Date: October 9, 2022
    So sorry for your loss. Jeff was such kind and caring person. Loved talking with him at JC he was always smiling loved talking with him .
  16. Guest: Paula Caudell | Mitchell, In
    Date: October 9, 2022
    Jeff’s passing breaks my heart. He was one fine human being. My sincere sympathies go out to each of his family members and his close friends!
  17. Guest: Ron early | Mitchell in.
    Date: October 9, 2022
    So sorry for lose of one who seemed too always have smile. Kind word.
  18. Guest: Shirley Morrow | Bedford
    Date: October 8, 2022
    So sorry for your loss Jill. He looks like such a sweet person. I wish I had met him. My prayers are with you and your family.
  19. Guest: Brenda and Bill Leach | Bedford, In.
    Date: October 8, 2022
    So sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Praying for all of the family.
  20. Guest: Reny Burgi | Greenwood Indiana
    Date: October 8, 2022
    Most sincere condolences to the entire family of Jeff. There’s never been a more wonderful friend and person to us all. God’s speed 🙏
  21. Guest: Kelly (Terrell)Trowbridge | Highland IL
    Date: October 8, 2022
    Always enjoyed seeing Jeff at the Jayc store and I know my Mother Georgia Terrell thought alot of him. Heart felt prayers going out to the family. Jeff you was such a shining star !
  22. Guest: Judy and Jay Williams | Mitchell, IN
    Date: October 7, 2022
    We are so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing and so happy to have known him. The Tyree clan made Marion Street a special place and Jeff is prominent in those memories. Our thoughts and prayers.
  23. Guest: John Harvey | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: October 7, 2022
    Sending my condolences to the family. Will always remember playing with cap guns and basketball with Jeff when we were young. Rest in peace my friend.
  24. Guest: Sean Miller | Bedford, In 47421
    Date: October 7, 2022
    I am for your Lost!!!
  25. Guest: Susan Chastain kay | Blaine, Tn
    Date: October 7, 2022
    So sorry for your loss.
  26. Guest: Jill Morse | Mitchell, IN
    Date: October 7, 2022
    So very sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. What a wonderful and inspiring person. Everyone absolutely loved Jeff. He will always be beloved by so many. He was so kind and happy - just made your day any time you were blessed by seeing him. You will forever leave your imprint on our lives, Jeff! ❤❤❤❤ Sending much love and prayers to the entire Tyree family.
  27. Guest: Noah Joseph Sosh | Mitchell, IN
    Date: October 7, 2022
    Wasn't a Summer growing up or My kids growing up we didn't see Jeff at the pool, doing his famous Belly Buster and you had to watch LOL. I also remember returning my cart with a couple other ones and Jeff took his jib very seriously and in his politis way let me know that was his job. He would smile and absolutely melt your heart and make you smile with him. God is welcoming one of the best Angel's he's made Home. Thank You Jeff Love You Big Guy
  28. Guest: Robert Kern | Bedford
    Date: October 7, 2022
    I was blessed to work beside Jeff at Jay-C during the short time I was there. He was always so happy and ready to help out wherever he could. I had many talks with him at the ball field and he was the culprit for many smiles and laughs. God bless you all, we lost a true angel
  29. Guest: Rob and Amy Parker | Mitchell, In
    Date: October 7, 2022
    So sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. His love and kindness were inspirational to our entire community. So many memories of he and his family who were good neighbors. Our heart felt condolences to all his family. With sincere love, Rob and Amy Parker
  30. Guest: Donna (Pace) Hart | Indianapolis, Indiana
    Date: October 7, 2022
    Tyree family..I’m so sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. So many memories of our childhood and always included him. When I think of Mitchell, and our neighborhood he comes to my mind with a smile. Prayers and sincere thoughts to all of you. 🙏❤ Donna
  31. Guest: Danielle Richardson | Bedford IN
    Date: October 7, 2022
    I was so blessed to have known Jeff from my hometown at our local grocery store as well as the pool or anywhere he may be in town. He truly put a smile on everyone’s face. If there was a perfect person, it was Jeff. My condolences to his family ❤
  32. Guest: Eileen Gilbert | Orleans, IN
    Date: October 7, 2022
    I was blessed to know Jeffrey through the Mitchell JayC Food Stores and the Mitchell Basketball Program that my son participated. It was always a highlight of my day when I shopped there to have Jeffrey bag up my groceries, always a precious smile and friendly attitude. Then on Saturday mornings at the basketball league - how he cheered all the boys on and gave encouragement. What an outstanding young man!

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