Charles Tyler “Ty-Bug” Hampton, 25, Springfield, Missouri passed away May 30, 2019 at Cox South Hospital. Tyler was born in Springfield, Missouri to Bobby and Tammy Hampton. He attended Willard High School and was a student at Southwest Baptist University.
Tyler was everyone’s best friend. He cared for all, and was always there to help. If you needed a hug or a laugh or both, you could count on Ty. His energy inspired. It’s no surprise then that Ty was a go-to baseball catcher. And for his career, Ty’s dream was to help others heal as a physical therapist.
He is survived by his parents; brothers Bobby Gene Hampton III and Cooper Ray Hampton; grandparents Charles and Connie Morrill, Bobby and Sue Hampton and Linda Ellison-Adams.
Visitation will be 6:00–8:00 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2019 at Greenlawn Funeral Home East with a Celebration of Life at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019.
In lieu of sending flowers or gifts, his family would rather you donate to a special Make a Wish fund, which will help pay for a child’s trip to Disney World. Donations can be made at the funeral home or by calling Stephanie at 314-603-1794.
Ty-Bug would want everyone to be comfortable please dress casually for the visitation and Celebration of Life.