Ex-Lincon HS Football Player, Tyler Stevens, 20, Dies By Suicide, Leaving His Parents Travis And Crystal Heartbroken

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.

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.

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.