Posted by misslouwoman (anonymous) on August 18, 2007 at 8:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I was a student on Teli's. I will never forget how she always had pictures of Tyler and Caleb on her desk. She has always been so proud of her family. My prayers are with Teli and Jerry. They have a strong faith in God that I know will get them through this.
Sarah Shields

Posted by superstargin (anonymous) on August 18, 2007 at 8:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Dear Jerry and Teli,
I am so sorry to hear of Tyler's death. I have moved to Greenville and cannot attend the funeral. I have called Adair and told her the tragic news. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ginger Evans ( Martyn)

Posted by verony (anonymous) on August 18, 2007 at 9:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Teli,Jerry my thoughts and prayers are with you.I love you all very much.I will be praying for all of you,I cant be there inperson,but Im there in prayers loveya .Beverly

Posted by monicamaywebb (anonymous) on August 18, 2007 at 9:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Jerry, I am so sorry about your family's loss. I remember seeing pictures of your kids when they were younger. May God be with you and your family at this hard time of life. You are all in my thoughts and prayers . Monica May Webb

Posted by debralynn68 (anonymous) on August 18, 2007 at 10:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I have had the pleasure of watching Tyler and Caleb grow up. I have worked with Jerry for 15 years or more. Tyler was always special to me, He used to come upstairs at the Mane Event and talk to me. I have always kinda of known where he was coming from. My little boy is a Tyler also and when he asks me where I got his name I always tell him from Uncle Jerry's son Tyler. I have been gone the last 4 years and I have missed the family I have at the Mane Event. Jerry and Teli even though I am not there, you know that I am with you in spirit and I am just a phone call away. God will be with you to help heal some of your pain.
I miss you and love you! Debra

Posted by segousset (anonymous) on August 18, 2007 at 11:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Jerry and Teli and extended family,
My girls Jessica, Genia, and I were saddened to hear of your loss. We have fond memories of the time we all spent together, our trip to Tennesse, Genia and Tyler planning to get married when they were grown up. Although, we have not remained in touch you and your family will always be a part of the precious time we were blessed to have shared.
While we will not be able to be with you during this time, you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and comfort during this time and the weeks to come.
All of our love, Sue Ellen Gousset, Genia Sanchez, and Jessica Harrison

Posted by angiearnold (anonymous) on August 18, 2007 at 3:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Teli and Jerry,
This is heartbreaking news. I am praying that God will bestow comfort and healing amongst you and your family.

My sincerest condolences,
Angie Arnold

Posted by greg_harris (anonymous) on August 18, 2007 at 6:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Jerry and Teli,

We send our thoughts and prayers. Greg, Donna, Morgan and Ty Harris

Posted by babyblu2001 (anonymous) on August 18, 2007 at 7:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am so sorry to hear about this. Tyler was always a great guy. It's been a few years since I have seen him, but my memories of him in school and church are fond. He was a great athelete and friend. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. God Bless you~ Melanie McCready

Posted by JWIMBE51 (anonymous) on August 18, 2007 at 7:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

JERRY, TELI and CALEB: As I think about what has happened, my thoughts go back to when Jason and Tyler played baseball at Natchez High. Those were wonderful times we had coaching from the stands, when things did or didn't go right for the team. Two young men who loved playing the sport more than life itself. Great friends through all the ups and downs. We try to build each day on our journey to Gods kingdom, the blessing is that Tyler is already there. Our prayers will be with you each day and I will ask God to streghten your hearts for your loss. The path that God prepares for us is gloryious in all ways. We love you all and have a special place for you in our hearts. With Gods blessing Love JOHN , MARGARET , JASON and BRIAN WIMBERLY

Posted by tapper (anonymous) on August 19, 2007 at 8:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Jerry,Teli and Caleb: I wanted you guys to know that I am praying for your family. My prayer is that god with be with all of your family through this time. I pray that God will comfort,Lift you up and see all of you through this time. Sometimes we question God for things that happen in life and it is very hard to understand. Know that God loves you and your family! God bless your family. Tapper Hendricks And Family.

Posted by memewittle (anonymous) on August 19, 2007 at 10:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

JERRY AND TELI,
I JUST WANTED TO LET YA'LL KNOW THAT MY FAMOLY HAS YA'LL IN PRAY AND IN HEART..I WISH I COULD HAVE CAME. I LOVE YA'LL VERY MUCH.
LOVE YOUR COUSIN,
MICHELLE AND FAMILY

Posted by darylwalker (anonymous) on August 19, 2007 at 10:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hello everyone, I’m Daryl, Jerry’s brother. I just wanted to let you all know that Jerry and Teli are doing very well, given the situation, and that their faith in God is giving them more strength than I ever imagined. From the things I’ve heard, I truly believe Tyler was where he needed to be with God when he called him home. I don’t believe he could have been more peaceful when he made the trip.

As many of you know, Tyler loved baseball. Knowing that, I’d like to tell you a little something my 2 and a half-year-old daughter told us. She had been with me at the funeral home while her mother was at work but I never took her in to see the pictures and memorabilia that had been placed out in rememberance of Tyler. I didn’t want her disturbing anyone. After my wife came to get her and got her home, my wife started asking her about her day. She was telling wife who all she had saw that day and then said “but I didn’t see Tyler.” My wife asked her, “Really? Where was he?”. My daughter replied, “He was on the baseball field.” From the mouth’s of babes.

Posted by bradcain (anonymous) on August 19, 2007 at 9:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Jerry, Teli, and Caleb,
I just heard of your loss. My heart breaks for you and your family in this difficult time. My family and church family will be lifting you up in prayer over the days and weeks to come.

I have not met Tyler or Teli or Caleb, but have known Jerry since I was in high school in Vidalia. I only know of your family what Jerry would tell me when I would come to see him and get my hair cut. I would come in to get my hair cut and get my monthly sermon from Jerry about how I should be living. God used him in amazing ways in my life and I am forever grateful for our time together. I am reminded of the scripture in 1 Timothy when I think of Jerry:

1Timothy3:1-4

Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task. Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drukenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect.

I hope this encourages you to continue in the faith to which you were called and appointed. May the God of all peace and mercy richly indwell your hearts in this time of heartache.

Looking forward to seeing you all the next time my family and I are in the Miss-Lou area.

In Him,
Brad, Leslie and Caleb Cain

Posted by kdhcain (anonymous) on August 20, 2007 at 9:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Jerry and Teli,

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.

Ricky, Karen, Eric and Andrew Cain

Posted by nancybft (anonymous) on August 20, 2007 at 10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dearest Jerry & Teli, You and your family are in our prayers.I will always remember how you and I talked about Tyler's baseball and how much he loved the great game. Tyler is with Jesus and in peace.We wish you and youi family the best and may God be with all of you at this time. With much love. Ken & Nancy Barfoot

Posted by terburn (anonymous) on August 22, 2007 at 4:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Dear Jerry, Teli and family,
I sat down today to write a card to you and your family and realized that I could not find your address. I wish to express our sympathy to you following the death of your son, Tyler. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Sincerely,
Teresa and Emmett Burns
(customers of Vicky)

Posted by dixiemama (anonymous) on August 27, 2007 at 2 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It has been 37 years ago today that my son died. Though he was only 3 months old his memory will never be forgotten. I feel somehow we were chosen to have these special angels. Time eases your pain & but the memories are always there. May God bless you and your family during your time of saddness.

Posted by Jess (anonymous) on October 13, 2007 at 2:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My name is Jess Sanders. I was a close friend of Tyler's back in 1991-1992, during our years at McLaurin Elementary. I am just now learning of Tyler's death, which, as you can imagine, has shocked and saddened me beyond anything I have felt in a long time. I moved away from Natchez in January of 1993, and all contact with Tyler ended around that time. A few minutes ago, I typed his name into a Myspace search engine, hoping to get in contact with my old friend, but when I couldn't find him I tried Yahoo. Unfortunately, the first result was his death notice. Words cannot describe my newfound grief.

I moved to Natchez in June of 1991. Like most kids who move to new places, I felt like an outsider. Attending a new school was very scary, but meeting Tyler in the first week made me get over it very quickly.

Tyler and his buddy, Dusty Hall, were the "cool kids" at school, but not at all like the self-righteous types you see in most places; they were inviting and accepting, never at all judgmental. I embraced their friendship immediately, especially Tyler's, and we were inseparable. We had our own spot at the top of the gym bleachers, our hangout, where we'd spend hours and hours talking and hanging out. There were a lot of funny incidents that happened up there, and usually Tyler was the one making us laugh.

I remember Tyler being a great runner and athlete. He and I watched wrestling, so one day we found a bunch of tires laying around the playground and arranged them to form a "wrestling ring". We and a couple of friends held a Royal Rumble (a contest in which the goal is to be the last one standing after pushing the other opponents out of the ring). Boy, it was fun. I won.

Not a day goes by that I do not think of all the great times we had together with our pals, which are too numerous to write here. The last time I saw Tyler was in the Autumn of 1992, at K-Mart. I was trying to find an Aerosmith CD when I ran into Tyler in the music section. He helped me find the one I wanted and so we made chitchat about movies, games and whatnot. He asked me where I was attending school, so I told him that I was being home schooled. He got a kick out of that. My family and I were about to move to Illinois, but I didn't tell Tyler because I was kind of sad about it. After we said our good-byes, I remember thinking that this was probably the last time I'd see him again. Sadly, it was.

Like I said, his death is news to me, so it's kind of hard to put my memories into words. But believe me, Tyler was a true friend. I cherished his friendship very, very much. Now that he's gone, I love and miss him even more. To Tyler's family and friends, god bless you all. If the measure of a person is the number of lives they touched, then a piece of Tyler will live on forever in all of us. Rest in piece, my friend.

Jesse A. Sanders III

Posted by walker (anonymous) on October 25, 2007 at 2:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Jess,
My name is Teli Walker. I am Tyler's mother. I just read your comments. I cried because of all the fond memories you shared. Thank you for taking the time to lift my spirits. When you come back this way, please look me up, so we can talk.

Posted by walker (anonymous) on October 25, 2007 at 2:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I want to thank each one of you for sharing your thoughts and prayers with my family. These words are cherished in our hearts. Love, Teli

Posted by BigTMan (anonymous) on August 16, 2008 at 12:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

On the eve of the first anniversary of Tyler's death, I just want his family and friends to know that I still think of him all the time. I certainly hope that Tyler's loss, unfortunate as it is, has made those he loved stronger people. For me, Tyler's loss motivated me to contact old friends and loved ones I haven't seen in years. I cannot describe how truly happy I am to have reconnected with those I have missed for so long, which might not have happened had I not heard of Tyler's death.

On this day before the first anniversary of his loss, I will say a prayer and think of Tyler. Not because he has died, but because such a wonderful human being has lived. It is a true honor to have known him. God bless you, Tyler, and thank you.

~ Sincerely,

Jesse A. Sanders III (Tyler's friend from McLaurin Elementary, 1991-1992)

Posted by walker (anonymous) on August 17, 2008 at 12:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Jess, I have read your letter many times. I even laminated it and put it at Tyler's grave. It has meant so much to our family. My husband is singing a song in church tomorrow to honor Tyler's memory. Our family misses Tyler but we are finding hope in our faith that we will see him again. I am so glad that you have reconnected with old friends and family. Tyler would be happy for you. Tyler's little brother, Caleb, has so many of Tyler's personality traits and almost looks like his twin. He misses his brother very much and also took comfort in your memory of Tyler. E-mail me some times, jwalker00526@bellsouth.net