Service for Ty Fikes age 21, of Taft, will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Pastor Don Gray officiating. Mr. Fikes passed away Saturday at Lincoln Medical Center.
A native of Lincoln County, he was the son of Chris and Stefanie Swinford Fikes, was employed at Southern Cylinder Head in Huntsville, AL and was a member of The Rock in Fayetteville.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his grandparents David and Becky Fikes, Raymond and Norma Swinford, great grandmother Ronnie Burch, aunts and uncles Joseph Benjamin Fikes, Ashleigh Rebecca Mathis, Sarah Fikes Jennings, LaRonda Naumoff, girlfriend Morgan Wright, 4 great uncles and 11 cousins.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday from 12 until 2 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
36 Comments To "Ty Fikes"
#1 Comment By Marcie Hoots Thornton On October 26, 2014 @ 5:36 pm
Stefanie and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days to come.
Dale, Marcie, & Anna
#2 Comment By David and Trish Landram On October 26, 2014 @ 7:02 pm
I’m so sorry. Y’all are in our prayers.
#3 Comment By Bobby & Maple Ferguson On October 26, 2014 @ 8:46 pm
We are so sorry! As parents and grandparents we can only imagine your heartbreak at this loss. We live on Harbin Rd. Our prayers are with your family. May God comfort as only He can when we give it to him. God Bless
#4 Comment By Elaine Barnes On October 26, 2014 @ 10:00 pm
I cannot imagine your grief. I am so shocked and saddened by this news. I remember Ty as one of my TeamKids on Sunday Night at Fayetteville First Baptist Church. He was such a sweetheart then as a little boy. Silky blond hair and big blues eyes. May the grace of God cover you all.
#5 Comment By Lynn Warren On October 26, 2014 @ 10:49 pm
Stephanie & Chris & family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Ty as the sweetest and cutest little blonde boy! I can’t imagine your grief. I will remember you in my prayers now and in the days to come. God bless you all,
Lynn Lester Warren & family
#6 Comment By Ellen Scott On October 27, 2014 @ 1:37 am
Please accept our sympathy on the loss of your sweet son, Ty. All of us are so saddened. We pray that God will wrap his arms around you and give you strength. Ellen Scott Jonathan Scott
#7 Comment By Doris Stanik On October 27, 2014 @ 2:19 am
Stefanie, Chris and family, I found out this morning about your loss. I can not imagine the pain your are going thru right now just knowing how much you always love and adore Ty. My heart aches for you and your family.
#8 Comment By Karen Staley-Collins On October 27, 2014 @ 1:34 pm
Stefanie and Chris, my heart is just broken for you, Ty was such a sweet beautiful son that God so graciously gave to you and Chris. You were blessed to have him, and I was blessed to have met him. My heart and my prayers will continue daily for you Stefanie, Chris and your extended family. I love you – karen
#9 Comment By Nancy And Foster Winkler On October 27, 2014 @ 3:06 pm
To the Fikes and Swinford Family,
Our heart goes out to you. I know this is such a shock and you will miss Ty so.
Just know that we care and we pray Blessings of Comfort to you all!
Love and Prayers,
Foster and Nancy
#10 Comment By Ann Reubish On October 27, 2014 @ 3:36 pm
Stefanie and Chris. There are no words to express the sadness. Thinking of you. God Bless.
#11 Comment By Ann Reubish On October 27, 2014 @ 3:52 pm
Stefanie & Chris. There are no words to express the sadness. Thinking of you. God Bless.
#12 Comment By Shirl Ducker On October 27, 2014 @ 4:18 pm
Stephanie and Chris we were so sorry to hear about Ty. Our hearts are just broken for you. Cannot imagine the pain you are going thru. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
#13 Comment By Tami Latko On October 27, 2014 @ 4:28 pm
Stefanie/Chris & Family – I wish I had the words to lighten your agony but sometimes words are just not enough. Please accept my deepest condolences. You all are in my thoughts and prayers, God Bless.
#14 Comment By Tim Switzer On October 27, 2014 @ 4:28 pm
Stefanie and Chris. I am heartbroken over your loss. All of my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
#15 Comment By Tami Latko On October 27, 2014 @ 4:31 pm
Stefanie/Chris & Family – I wish I had the words to lighten your agony but sometimes words are not enough. Please accept my deepest condolences. You are all in the thoughts and prayers, God Bless.
#16 Comment By Andrea Bartkowski On October 27, 2014 @ 4:38 pm
Stefanie and Chris. I am very saddened to have just learned the shocking news of the loss of your son, Ty. May you be comforted by those close to you during this time of deep sorrow. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless You.
Andrea Bartkowski
#17 Comment By Andrea Bartkowski On October 27, 2014 @ 4:42 pm
Dear Stefanie and Chris. I was saddened to learn of the shocking loss of your son, Ty. May you be comforted by those close to you during this time of deep sorrow. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless You.
Andrea Bartkowski
#18 Comment By Adrian and Melanie Batchelor On October 27, 2014 @ 5:20 pm
Stefanie and Chris, So sorry to hear of this tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this unexpected and difficult time.
#19 Comment By Shannah Donhauser On October 27, 2014 @ 5:27 pm
Stefanie and Chris, You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss.
#20 Comment By kausha edwards On October 27, 2014 @ 7:13 pm
May God encompass you with love during this very difficult time. Your family is in our prayers and thoughts!
Proverbs 3:5-6:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
May God bless and keep you all!
Kausha Edwards & Family
Madison Worship Center
#21 Comment By Jessica Killian On October 27, 2014 @ 7:42 pm
We knew Ty from our time when we lived in Tn. He was our neighbors boyfriend. He was a great kid very nice. He will be missed by everyone. My prayers go out to his family and friends. Fly High Ty!
#22 Comment By Lara and Justin Giles On October 27, 2014 @ 10:47 pm
Stef and Chris, our hearts are sad over this unexpected loss. I know through the special stories you have shared over time that your love was endless for Ty. We are praying for you both and your family during this time. May The Lord help keep you strong.
Que Dios les Bendiga -God Bless You!
#23 Comment By Mary Kay, Bob, and Chris North On October 27, 2014 @ 10:55 pm
Stefanie and Chris – My heart goes out to you. I can’t begin to imagine the heartache you are feeling right now. I will always fondly remember Ty as a part of the soccer family that we were with for so many years; both with Henry Mpagi and then later with Alex Tomlinson. I pray that you feel God wrap his arms around you and comfort you in this time of such great loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
#24 Comment By Kristi Hyde On October 27, 2014 @ 11:12 pm
Praying for y’all, so sorry
#25 Comment By Bill and Frances Hemphill On October 27, 2014 @ 11:39 pm
So sorry to hear about Tyler. We are praying for everyone.
#26 Comment By Terri and Don Bukar On October 28, 2014 @ 1:56 am
Becky, David, Chris and family:
Words fail us. Having grandchildren ourselves, we can only imagine the pain you are going through at this time. Our hearts go out to you and your families and pray that you can find some solace and comfort with your faith and the unity of family and friends. You are in our prayers.
Much love, Terri and Don
#27 Comment By Frank and Phyllis Berry On October 28, 2014 @ 9:37 am
To the Fikes and Swinford Family,
Our prayers are with you and May the God of All Comfort surround you in the days to come with strength and peace.
In Him,
Frank and Phyllis Berry
Frank Berry Ministries
#28 Comment By Lynn Lopez On October 28, 2014 @ 1:44 pm
Stephanie and Chris, I was so sorry to hear about your son. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
#29 Comment By Felisha Harper-Eddings On October 28, 2014 @ 2:16 pm
Stephanie and Chris,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
Love you!
Felisha Harper-Eddings
#30 Comment By Jerusha Counts On October 28, 2014 @ 3:35 pm
Stefanie, I am so sorry. You and your family are in our prayers.
#31 Comment By Kim and Skyler Barnes On October 28, 2014 @ 3:38 pm
Stefanie, I pray for comfort and peace for you and your family during this time and days to come.
#32 Comment By Tamara Butler Monroe On October 28, 2014 @ 6:09 pm
Dear Stephanie.
I am so sorry for the loss that you and your family have been given. I know he meant the world to all of you. I remember you telling stories about him as we worked. You are a wonderful person and I know God is with him now. God’s love is not just for you and the family right now but, with him in the father’s kingdom. Love and condolences with all of you. Sorry to not be there today but I have strep throat and didn’t want to share it with anyone.
Love you always,
Tamara
#33 Comment By Eveline John-Selvyin On October 28, 2014 @ 9:19 pm
Dear Stephanie,
My deepest condolences. You and your family are in my prayers. May God Almighty provide you peace and comfort during this time of need.
#34 Comment By Gloria Satt On October 29, 2014 @ 2:12 am
Stefanie and family, my deepest condolences on the sudden and unexpected loss of your son. Hold fast to your memories and keep his spirit alive in your heart. May your friends and family provide comfort at this extremely difficult time.
#35 Comment By Gloria Satt On October 31, 2014 @ 2:15 am
Stefanie and family, My deepest condolences on the sudden and unexpected loss of your son. May you cherish your memories and keep his spirit alive forever in your heart. May Ty’s memory be forever eternal.
May your friends, family, and faith comfort you in this extremely difficult time.
#36 Comment By Cammy McCafferty On November 9, 2014 @ 10:23 pm
Stefanie and family – My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.