Service Details
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2021
VISITATION: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
HOMEGOING SERVICE: 4:00 p.m. (50 people allowed)
For those wishing to watch via livestream, please click on this link at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday https://youtu.be/gHcv1ifJDkE
Death is not sad, but it is a time for elation and a joyous transition where the soul emigrates into a place where it is safe and free to live with God through eternity……
Benjamin Tye Jr. 85, passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loved ones on January 8th, 2021. He was born in Gregory, Arkansas on November 11th, 1935.
Son of Benjamin Tye Sr. and Victoria Tye (Green).
Ben was a “Jack of All Trades”, He was employed by Belle City soon after his arrival to Wisconsin. He was later employed by J.I. Case and American Motors as well. He had a passion for cooking, carpentry, and being an entrepreneur- Ben self-taught himself to renovate homes along with owning several restaurants; A&B Barbeque, Rose Sandwich Shop, and even a store called “Ben Tye’s” Candy Shop. Ben was a hardworking man and always made sure he provided for his family first. He spared no expense when it came to his family, always keeping them in the forefront. He was also a provider for those who needed him as well. But, of all the things that Ben was great at doing, his greatest joy was cooking and helping others. No matter who you were–whether you needed a delicious, soulful-home cooked meal, or somewhere to stay- Ben’s place was certainly open for both. He enjoyed the fruits of his labor and shared openly with many throughout the community; Big Ben had a way with people.
He leaves to cherish in his memory; His 1 and only brother Percy Tye, of Milwaukee, Wi; 11 children; Maria Robinson, of Racine; Bridgette Tye, of Fresno, Tx; Brenda Tye of Homestead, Fl; Rita Tye, Jerome Tye, Sharon Tye, Melissa Branch, and Benjamin Tye (Melissa Story) all of Racine. Benjamin E. Kelley, of Oakland, Ca; Larry D. Kelley, (Shorlanda) of Crete, IL, Melvin J. Kelley (Faye), of Harvey, IL. His stepchildren; Donna Harris, Landry Breckenridge, Given Breckenridge. Special caregiver Larry Williams; God child; Ryan Riley, a special niece, Gwen Riley; and a host of many other special nieces and nephews, too many to mention. 41 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and a host of close friends. Benjamin was preceded in death by; His mother and father, maternal and paternal grandparents; Three wives; Janet, Rose Lee, and Betty. Three sisters: Mary Riley, Sarah Johnson, and Beatrice Evans; Children: Belinda Gettis, Faye Tye, and Wilton Tye. Grandchildren; Samantha Farris, Dana Earl, Ernest Cosey, and his nephews Reginald Tye and Dennis Mclaurin.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Heartland Hospice, Ascension, Fresenius Dialysis Center as you all helped with caring for Ben.
85 YEARS LONG, 85 YEARS STRONG!
“GRANDDAD”
You’re thought about so often
In loving memory,
For you were all the special things
A Grandad ought to be.
We’ve all missed you being here
Since you went away,
But the happiness you brought us
Is remembered every day.
So may you find a gentle peace
In your eternal rest,
We’ll always love you, Grandad,
You really were the best
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021, in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home at Four O’ Clock in the Afternoon. There will be a visitation from 2:00 P.M. until the time of services at 4:00 P.M.
Courtney Tye says
I love you Grandad
Anonymous says
Sending my sincere condolences to my dear friend Bridgette and her family. Praying God’s comfort and strength for you and your family during this time and healing of your hearts in the days to come.
Love you,
Muriel
Benjamin, Melissa and family❤️ says
GOD’S LOVE was always shining through you Dad! Now it’s shining through those you showed by example that throughout life trials and tribulations will happen and with the strength and perseverance with GOD, we will be blessed and shown the direction and path GOD wants us on. We have to make a choice and accept GOD in our lives and look through the spiritual lense. WE thank you Lord now for loving us and taking care of us through this time. We claim victory over this family and no weapon formed against us shall prosper. Amen !! Thank you Dad for allowing God into your life and spreading GODLY LOVE. WE WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!❤️
Duron Marshall says
It was a honor to meet you doing the time of chase wedding we had a blast and prayers to the family
Marilyn Williams Pearson and the Williams family says
Sending prayers too Ben children and family for God give y’all the strength too get through these days
Leisa Adams says
I love always from the bottom of my heart Big Ben you will be truly missed❤️❤️❤️
Joyce Butler-Smith says
To: Ann and the Tye family,
May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Love,
Buddy, Joyce, DeVonda, and DeNessa Smith
Hampton, GA
Jo Carol & Ted Harris says
Bridgette at the end of Your Dads Journey on Earth & the Entrance to Life in Heaven. God will give the Family Comfort & Peace & a heart filled with Beautiful Memories of him.
Sincere Condolences & Prayers.
S. Barajas says
God bless you and comfort you. I wish you peace and healing.
Myisha Nunley says
Sending my love and prayers to the family!
Mary Anderson says
It was a pleasure knowing you Big Ben and I will miss talking with you. You were a true sweetheart to me and my daughter, Melissa and her children. God has another angel.
Fairy said she truly will miss those daily calls and sends her love to the family
Lillie D Mclaurin says
Sorry to here about uncle Ben may all that you shared bring you peace in your time of sadness praying for the family.
Denise McLaurin Raimey says
Family, I am so sorry for us to lose Uncle Ben but I’m grateful for the years we had him. I will never forget the food they (him & my Dad Dennis) made me eat as a child. Also the last meal he prepared for Dennis. We send our love to you all from MS
RUTH HARPER says
RUTH HARPER MOBILE ALABAMA LOVE YOU
Jacqueline Riley says
🙏🏾❤️
William E Monroe says
When I met you in 1974, we hit it off . Your knowledge of cooking was priceless and I took it in like a sponge. Your barbeque sauce is a must at all Perkins family reunion’s. I know you cooked a great meal for Grandma,Rose,Wilton, Reggie,and Samantha.
R.I.H.🙏🙏🙏
Mr.& Mrs. Bruce Cannon says
My deepest condolence to the family love from Texas.
Little Ben says
I love you you gone always be on my side ❤
Stephen Martin says
RIH Mr.Tye you will be missed.
gloria mckenzie says
Rest in peace
Diane (Love) Barkley & Family says
May God wrap his arms around you and entire family and give you peace . We Love you all and are so blessed to know Mr Tye & entire Tye Family. Love Alway’s
James and Geraldine McLaurin says
To the Tye Family, so sorry for your loss. Uncle Ben will always remain in our hearts,I’ll miss his cooking and especially his dressing. Love to all and Rest In Peace Uncle Ben ❤️
Roy Thompson says
I’m so sorry to here my friend Ben has pass and want to send my condolences to his family.I loved his cooking,I order from Ben for years every Thanksgiving,he will be sadly miss Rest In Peace my friend.
JOSEPHINE WILLIAMS says
So sorry to hear about your dad. I’m glad I got to see him when I came to Racine. He was a wonderful person. He will truly be missed God bless my prayers and love to you all🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💋🌹💘😇
Tlm Green.. The Green FAMILY. says
R.I.P UNCLE BEN. We will miss you. LOVE YOU ALWAYS. THE GREEN FAMILY..
Raquel Jackson says
So sorry for your loss
The Jackson family
Mercedes Jackson and family says
Condolences to the family
Alonzo and Deborah Brown says
Alonzo and Deborah Brown extends our deepest condolences and sympathy to the entire Tye family. Look to The Lord for comfort and peace and He will see you through. With much love to the family. R. I. H. P Uncle Ben.Alonzo and Deborah Brown
Alonzo and Deborah Brown says
Alonzo and Deborah Brown extends our deepest condolences and sympathy to the entire Tye family. Look to The Lord for comfort and peace and He will see you through. With much love to the family. R. I. H. P Uncle Ben.
Vickie Monroe says
Rest In Peace Uncle Ben. I want to thank God he permitted you to be a part of our family and a part of my life. Your love for everyone will always be remembered. You were truly one of God’s angels here on earth. You exhibited his love to everyone you met. Will miss you, but you will always live in our hearts. ❤️❤️❤️
Sharon Tye says
Dad I said it was okay for you to go but I really didn’t mean it . I don’t have anything to do now. I know you are not suffering anymore so get your rest I will be ok . Love and miss you so much 😭
Wallace and Gwen Singleton says
My condolences to Bridgette and the Tye family. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
LaToya B. Monroe says
Uncle Ben we will miss you and your delicious cooking. Please give all of our family members in heaven kisses and hugs ….I love you but God loved you BEST!..❤️❤️
Nola Williams says
Praying that our Father in Heaven grants your hearts peace, comfort and love.
Bridgette Tye says
Your time on this earth was long and you were strong, I thank you being a father , a brother, a Freind and most of all a grandad, thank you for taking care of me and mines , I know some folks were waiting on you, Tell Samantha I love her and miss her , I will not say goodbye – but see you later ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Bonnie Gardner Oliver. says
My condolences to Bridgette and Family. May God be with you. 😔
Gwendolyn Riley says
Uncle Ben,you are truly gonna be missed.I enjoyed you and everything you taught meI always addressed you as “My Uncle Ben”
Alvin Adams says
For ever in God’s Arms.
Carolyn McInnis says
Sorry for your loss Ms. Rita Mr.Benjiman aka Benny and the Family.
Aysha Mckenzie says
God truly Gain An amazing angel. TT Sharon and family i send my love and prayers so sorry for your loss Mr. Tye was a great Man and will always be remembered and never forgotten. Love you all
Charles L Smart says
To Uncle Ben: You may have left this world but never our hearts. You gave me the definition of a uncle when I was just a child. You showed me how to accomplish your hearts desires through hard work. Your examples of sacrifice for family and others help to guide my life. The good time you worked so hard for, to ensure “family good times” will never be forgotten. You were always there to lend a helping hand and to encourage the next generation and show us the way. We Love you and will always keep you in our memories.
Love always: Your Chicago Family
Kelli and Mom says
With our deepest sympathy to the Tye family. We will miss Mr. Ben. May he Rest In Peace.! 🙏🏻❤️
Marva Yvette says
The Green and Brown send love and prayers.
We are all one big family forever.
You will always be wonderful “uncle” Ben.
You will be truly missed, thank you for everything.
Love sister (Marva Yvette)
Andrew Tye says
Rest In Heaven Grandpa Ben
The Moore Family says
Condolences to the The family.
Bessie Bogan says
Ben lived a good life; he fault a good fight. Remembering when he had his surgery many years ago, the doctors said he wouldn’t make it. But God wasn’t ready for him then; he allowed him to stay with his family and friends many more years. Surely he will be missed. He had a big heart; he truly loved his family. I will say this to the family; just do what he did, love each other! Remember all the good times. All those good meals prepared for you all, barbecue, and sweet potato pie, just thought I would name a few. He loved cooking and providing for his family. You all had a wonderful father and mother, keep them in your heart. Family please love, forgive and pray for each other,; I believe that’s what Ben would love for you all to do! God allowed him to be surrounded by you all, his family! What a blessing!
Runez (Gettis) Marsh & Janet (Gettis) Jones says
What do you say to God at a time like this?
He knows!!!
Please accept our deepest sympathy
Joyce Allen-Dennis says
Tye,
My thoughts are with you and your family! May you all remember the best memories of your Father! He’s not suffering anymore and can test now!
Love you much,
Joyce Allen-Dennis, SCS
Anonymous says
Ann & Fam,
Sorry to hear about your loss. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
June Light
Brenda Tye and family says
Dad I love You ! Now it time to continue ur work in heaven u will be missed. Tell my mommy I love her and we miss her please give all a Great big hug now u and grandma Perkins Can continue on until we meet again
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Daughter says
Daddy Landry on his way😭