Tyler Ryon White

Tyler Ryon White, 18, of Amarillo died Tuesday, December 4, 2012.

Services were at 3 p.m. Saturday, December 8, in Paramount Baptist Church with Dr. Gil Lain, the Rev. Harold Elliott and Dr. Rolf Habersang officiating. Burial was at a later date in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Tyler was born April 13, 1994, in El Paso. He was born with special needs. But as he grew up, against all odds, he was the only one who did not know he was a special needs child. Tyler had a special ministry all his own. His happiness was infectious, his smile touched every heart. Every person who was lucky enough to know Tyler will never forget his happiness and his spirit. Tyler liked to watch bull-riding, loved to attend school, but his passion in life was watching his Texas Rangers play. Without a doubt, he will be searching Heaven for a stadium and a bat.

 The family would like to thank the Baptist-St. Anthony’s Hospice team, the BSA nursing and respiratory teams and the many caregivers which have taken care of Tyler for so many years. To Dr. Habersang and his team, thanks for the knowledge and perseverance. Thanks to all the educators and many friends. All of you have been a blessing.

Survivors include his mother, Terri Carroll and husband Wade; his father, Ryan White; his brothers and sisters, Nathan Estes of Amarillo, Ashton Estes and Alec Estes of Idalou, McKenzie Carroll and McKayla Carroll, both of Amarillo, and Hope White of Grady; his grandparents, Darrell and Wilma Leffew of Clarendon, Elmer and Kay White of Grady, N.M., and Audrey Carroll of Avoca, Iowa; and many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him very much.

The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice/Olivia’s Angels, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105.