Tyler Robert Bennett, age 14, a resident of W. Wheeler Street, Rockwood, TN passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010 in the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. He was born December 5, 1995 in Putnam, CT. Tyler was a member of First Baptist Church, Rockwood and Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, Harriman, and was very active in all the church activities. He had just completed Rockwood Middle School and was a superb athlete, playing basketball (#35) and baseball for Rockwood City League. Tyler enjoyed wildlife, fishing, camping, riding dirt bikes, and “catching critters out of the creek.” He planned on pursuing a career in wildlife. Tyler was very family oriented and loved being with his sisters and brother. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Kathy Bennett.
Survivors include:
Mother and Step-Father: Trish & Michael Graham of Rockwood, TN
Father: Stephen Bennett of Dublin, GA
Sisters & Brother: Tessa Bennett of Rockwood, TN
Haley Graham of Rockwood, TN
Justin Graham of Oliver Springs, TN
His dog and best friend: “Suzie”
Grandparents: Theresa Villarreal of CT
Rose Taylor of CT
Robert & Shirley Graham of Oak Ridge, TN
Great Grandmother: Eula Crockett of Oak Ridge, TN
Aunts & Uncles: Kimberly, Jeremy, Joe, Kristina, Mark, Laura, Jeremy, and Coleen
A Host of Cousins and other relatives who dearly loved him And Many Close Friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 3, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Evans Mortuary. Interment will be held Friday at 11 am in the Glen Alice Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to C/O Evans Mortuary; 805 N. Gateway Avenue/ P.O. Box 6; Rockwood, TN 37854 for funeral expenses.
Guestbook Entries
Tyler i love you so much! Your the best brother anyone could have! I will see you in heaven bro! R.I.P.
Justin Graham (Brother) (Rockwood, TN)
Tyler you were my bestfriend, i love you man. you and i would always do the craziest stuff. you always knew how to have fun, even if i was in a bad mood you always cheered me up. its going to be so weird going to school nxt year knowing your not there. but now your in a much better place. i love you Tyler.
Mikey Dunaway (Rockwood, TN)
I hope that in heaven you will see the man above all that created you and your funny yet calm and nice attitude. Rest in peace Tyler, You will never be forgotten in my eyes.
Thomas Nelson (Rockwood, TN)
I'm Really sorry to hear about that..
He was a really good friend and still is..
I love and miss you Tyler. >3
Tessa Jackson (Rockwood, TN)
I LOVE YOU TYLER!!!!!R.I.P. I will see you in heaven...Grandma
theresa r villarreal (Putnam, CT)
Ryan and I just wanted to express our sympathy for you and your family during this time.Ryan loved Tyler and spoke of him often.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ryan and Sonya Parrish (Harriman, TN)
Amanda Frost (Rockwood, TN)
May god be with Tylers family during this hard time. Tyler will be missed and forever hold a place in everyones heart.
Zach Ewton (Rockwood, TN / Ft. Campbell, KY)
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Diana, Josh, Elizabeth Eddy (Oliver Springs, TN)
We were blessed in being next door neighbors to Tyler. He was all boy and for such an active one, he was not a problem like so many kids are today. May we all remember that any one of us, young and old, can leave this world at no notice. It is the legacy that we leave that matters and the faith we have.
John and Roberta Dennis (Rockwood, TN)
We are so sorry for your lost.
Tyler Gunter and family (Rockwood, TN)
We are sorry for your lost. Tyler will be missed. He was a good friend to me.
Tyler Gunter (Rockwood, TN)
I miss and love you.You will never be forgotten.
breannaburkhardt (Harriman, TN)
Tyler was a great person to be around. Even though i was just really getting to know Tyler. It felt like i had known him all my life. He was an amazing friend. I know tyler is in heaven, and i can't wait to see him when i get there. I will miss you tyler.
-CornerStone Christian Fellowship
Marissa Burkhardt (Harriman, TN)
Tyler you will never be forgotten.I love and miss you.Every time I was around you I always had fun and could not stop smiling.You made everyone you were around smile and laugh.You made Rockwood fun and it will never be the same without you.I will miss you next year when i am in school.You were a really good friend and a crazy one at that!You will never be forgotten Tyler Robert Bennett (5-29-2010)</3 love and miss you!!
Natasha Yavonne Swafford (Rockwood, TN)
I saw this sad story on the news and it made me cry. So sorry for your family's loss. The community is mourning with you.
Todd & Diane Peck (Rockwood, TN)
Trish and Family
Thinking of you with love and prayers during this difficult time.
Mildred Cole (Rockwood, TN)
I didn't know Tyler very well but in the short time that I did know him I could tell that he liked to do stuff with his family and his friends. I wish I could have got to know him better. I'm so so sorry about what happened to Tyler. I will be praying for your family. God Bless You, Caleb Walker
Caleb Walker (7th gr.) (Rockwood, TN)
Tyler was like a brother to me. I know he is in Heaven know because i was with him the day he was saved at hearts on fire I talked to him for 4 hours the he decided he was ready to be saved and so he was saved about 30 minutes later.
Nick Warner (Rockwood, TN)
We are sad to hear of Tyler's passing. Tyler was a good friend. He will be missed. We will add his family to our youth prayer group at our church.
Tyler, Cody and Peyton Edwards (Crossville, TN)
I am so sorry for your loss. Tyler was a beautiful person both inside and out. May God Bless your family at this time. He will be missed.
Donna McAbee (Harriman, TN)
Hello, Trish my name is Cindy Gregg. I am so sorry about Tyler. I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times. He would come over with my son Joey. He was always polite and a pleasure to have around. If my family and I can do anything please call anytime. 304-6364
You and your family are in our prayers.
Cindy Gregg (Rockwood, TN)
I am very sorry for your loss. Tyler and my son Tristan were friends and we wanted to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tesha Jarnigan (Rockwood, TN)
I am very sorry to hear of your loss of a young loved one, trust in God.
"For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal."
2 Corinthians 4:16-15:8
Coach Greg Seeber, Norwood Jaguars (Oliver Springs, TN)
tyleryou made us all happy when we were down and your a great friend and a great kid you will be missed alot
jessica n (Rockwood, TN)
Tyler, May you rest in the arms of our Lord. To your parents and family, someday, may you find peace knowing he IS in the Lords arms now.
Paul and Tutti Soucy (Dayville, CT)
There are not enough words to ease the pain of your loss. Please know that we are thinking and praying for your family. Always remember the good times with Tyler, and know that you have friends that care and that Jesus will always be at your side.
Ann, Callie, Dennis, and Matthew (Rockwood, TN)
tyler was a great friend.i will miss him so much.i have been praying for everyone.
felicia webber (Clinton, TN)
I will miss you Tyler and I will have you in my heart always.
Candy Kirkland (Harriman, TN)
All My Prayers Are With You And The Family. I Love You And Miss You Tyler.
Alexis Crabtree (Rockwood, TN)
All my prayers go to you && your family. You are dearly missed. We love you little buddy(:
Taylor Kirby (Rockwood, TN)
Our thought and prayers are with Tyler and his family and friends.
Eric,Patrick Reichard & family
Bennett family; I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting Tyler, but talked to him on the phone many of times, while visiting with his dad. I know that he was very loved, and will be sadly missed. He now has a league of his own in heaven. God Bless.
Christy & Robert Burton (Ledyard, CT)
I didn't know Tyler or his family, but I would like to offer my condolences to his family for the senseless loss of a young boy struck down too soon. May Tyler find peace and joy as he rests in a better place.
Pat (Hughes) Kerschieter (Knoxville, TN)
Be assured Tyler is with the Lord now. I roomed with Tyler at Hearts on Fire in Gatlinburg and M-Fuge two years ago in South Carolina. I know Tyler loved the Lord and is sharing in His glory. Just put your trust in the Lord and know that Tyler is with him in his glorious kingdom. If you ever need anything please give me a call anytime. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; Proverbs 3:5
Eric Cates (Rockwood, TN)
I am Sorry for your loss
Allyson (Rockwood, TN)
josh grigg,johnny humphrey,christie humphrey,samantha humphrey,linda hicks (Rockwood, TN)
tyler gunnar family (Rockwood, TN)
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