Ty Stephen "Candy" Higginbotham
November 13, 1980 to Dec 13, 2006
Ty of China Spring passed away on Wednesday Dec 13, 2006 in a tragic accident at his home. Services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday at Oakcrest Funeral Home with the Rev. Drew Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday at Oakcrest Funeral Home at 4520 Bosque Blvd. in Waco.
Ty was born on November 13, 1980 in Waco. He attended China Spring school. Ty was raised and lived on the same road all of his life where he plan to raise his own family. He married the love of his life Joy Portwood April 17, 2004 on Lake Whitney over looking the water. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend. He helped anyone when ever he could and was full of life, spirit and always looked at the bright side of everything. He always had a smile that could light up your heart. Ty worked in the air conditioning business from an early age and was presently employed at Johnson Supply.
Ty is survived by his wife Joy and son Brent of China Spring, Parents Allen and Deanna Petty of Mexia, Maternal grandparents Bob and Barbara Candy of Mexia, Paternal grandparents Earl and Nina Higginbotham of Bruceville, grandmother Linda Petty of Bellmead; great-grandmother Alice Jones of Mexia, Uncle Cass Candy and Wife Kellie of Mexia, Brothers Chad Candy of Jacksonville, Florida, Cory Candy and wife Jessica of Denver Colorado, and Jade Candy of Mexia, sister Brandi Benner of Mexia, Cousins Shelby and Brandon Candy of Mexia, Mica Berry of Waco, numerous aunts uncles and cousins and a host of friends who will miss him dearly.
The family would like to thank special neighbors Dayton and Trevor and the emergency crew in China Spring for their help the night of the accident. A special thanks to Terry Pointer and the crew with Johnson Supply for their show of love and support.
Ty you will be deeply missed.
Memorials may be made in Ty's name to the Angel Tree at Richland Mall, a cause Ty firmly believed in.