Tyler Stevens, 20, of Shinnston, WV, died on 9 April after facing ongoing struggles with his mental health.
Tyler was a proud graduate of Lincoln High School, where he played on the Boys’ Varsity Football team, wearing jersey #55.
He played as a center and guard, standing 6 feet tall and weighing 225 pounds.
Tyler is deeply missed by his father, Travis Stevens, and his partner, Mandy, and his mother, Crystal Stevens, and her partner, Mark.
He is also survived by his sister, Haley Stevens, and her partner Chris; his loving grandparents, Patty and Toby Prangler; and his great-grandparents, Bobbie and Clarence Miller of Wallace.
Family And Friends Mourn The Loss Of Tyler Lee Stevens
Genie Reese, an Assistant Principal at Robert L. Bland Middle School, remembered Tyler as one of her “little guys” from her PE days at Big Elm, a kid who already loved football and had a strong arm even back then.
She mentioned that his sister, Haley Stevens, whom she also taught and described as the sweetest, is sharing ways people can help with Tyler’s funeral costs, support mental health awareness, send photos of Tyler, or offer support to the family.
This is heartbreaking 💔 he was one of my “little guys” who could throw and loved football even back in the day when I was teaching PE at Big Elm.
Genie Reese
Please see his sisters Haley Stevens ( I had her too she was the sweetest) facebook for all the ways you can donate or purchase items to his funeral cost, help make donations to Mental Health Awarness, submit pictures of Tyler or just send support to her and her family.
No family, community or friends should have go through this.
Fly High Tyler!
A close friend of Tyler, Madeline Garner, shared how excruciating it’s been to lose several friends recently to suicide.
She described the feeling as unbearable and talked about how so many people silently fight their battles every day.
Madeline said Tyler’s death hits her especially hard. He was taken far too young and meant so much to many.
here lately, i have lost my fair share of close friends due to suicide. it is truly such an unbearable feeling. we all have demons that we face everyday, battles that we don’t speak of and constant day to day struggles that take a toll on us mentally and physically until you no longer have any fight left in you. to all my friends out there, you are loved and you matter! you have made an impact on others and this world just by existing. tonight, we lost someone way too young. he was such a sweet soul who everyone loved to be around! you will never be forgotten. Tyler Stevens
Madeline Garner
In honor of Tyler, his family asks for the support of mental health organizations and encourages everyone to have open conversations about emotional well-being.
Friends and family are welcome to visit at Harmer Funeral Home on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
A funeral service will be held there on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Tyler loved playing video games with Kobe, Levi, and the Leggett family.
- He also enjoyed attending WVU games and watching Ohio State and the Cleveland Browns, especially when they won.
- He was studying as an Electrical Apprentice for JenMar Services, due to graduate to Journeyman in June.
