Birth date: Jul 5, 1947 Death date: Apr 18, 2016
Tyrone (Ty) D. Smith, age 68, passed away April 18, 2016 after experiencing a stroke.Ty was born July 5, 1947, in Salina, Kansas to Maynard and Jeanette Smith. He grew up in Lindsborg, KS; Marysville, KS; and Junction City, KS. Ty Read Obituary
Ty was a good friend and helped me in my last job transition. He was a prince of a man. Always positive, the ultimate networker and man of encouragement. With his departure from this life, I rejoice his name is in the Lamb's Book of Life but he will be missed. There is none other like him.Blessing to you my friend!Stanley Turbyfill CRM
I was fortunate to get to know Ty during his tenure at WAUSAU Insurance. We hit it off immediately after learning of our common Marine Corps and Viet Nam service. We remained friends throughout the years often sharing military and political viewpoints. I know he was deeply devoted to his family and that just added to my respect of him as a husband/father/brother/son and man. I will miss our frequent dialogue over the email wires. My deepest condolences to the family.Tim Mulloy Oshkosh, WI
Who are these men to risk so much? To give the shattered a comforting touch? "Corpsman up!" Has been the cry. "Corpsman up!" A Marine may die!At Guadalcanal, Peleliu, Tarawa, Iwo and Okinawa too, The screams of pain, the anguished cries, "Corpsman up!" A Marine may die!From Pusan, Inchon and the Chosin cold, The broken, bleeding, and frozen. A pleading would rise, "Corpsman up!" A Marine may die!In jungles, on mountains, in stinking rain, Khe Sanh, The Rock Pile and No Name The calls of the wounded came on high. "Corpsman up!" A Marine may die!Through deserts and vast peaks Like Helmund, Mosul, Fallujah they stand, The shot, the torn, the thirsty would sigh. "Corpsman Up!" A Marine may die!Who are these men that risked so much? Like angels born with healing touch? Not all could be saved, a burden worn. At end of day the dead sent home.And so one day, our Lord looked 'round A corpsman on whom he could rely, He smiled and quietly called our brother Ty, "Corpsman Up!" And Semper Fi.Bill Powers USMC
Lit a candle in memory of Ty D. Smith
I had the pleasure of working with Ty over the last few years. I will always remember his ability to light up a room with his glowing personality and how he always made everyone feel better after an interaction with him. While he left us too soon, he made an impact on my life and I will never forget that!We will continue to keep his family and friends are in our prayers.
To the Smith family, I send you my prayers and my condolences for the loss of your wonderful husband/father and relative. I remember Ty from Junction City High School and he was so well thought of then and we all still regarded him highly. Ty is now with our beloved Father in all his glory. In sympathy, Helen Lesher Urquhart
Ty was always a blessing to us. He was a great leader and teacher. He always was very thoughtful and loving. He was talented and gifted in so many ways. The world lost a great man and we lost a great friend. You and the whole family are in our prayers. With deepest sympathy, John and Gloria Christner
My prayers and thoughts to Jane and family. I hadn't talked to Ty for a few years (since he got my company to do trucking insurance filings for him). Also, the many times we talked while working at NTC. A great guy who will be missed by all who knew him. B.J. HENDERSON
Our sympathy to all of Ty Smith family. So sorry for your lost, Ty will truely be missed by us all. Ty leaves a legacy of friendship, faith, hope and love for all that knew him. Jane, you and your family will be in out thoughts a prayers.Gary & Karen Chaput
So sorry for all of his family, Wife and children. Jane, Chris, and Charlotte. You are in our prayers. Cannot forget the memories from Fulton neighborhood and all things. Much love to you all. Cathy & Lonnie Wilson,,,
