AUBURN — Tyrie Lawrence Pasley passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 while resting peacefully at Bethany House in Auburn, Ala.

Simply put, his family was the most important asset and achievement of his life. His two daughters and his grandchildren were the reason he got up every day, and the reason why he continued to fight as he became sick. His love for his family cannot be described or put into words. His everyday actions of love towards his family was his self-portrait.

Ty was born on March 15, 1949 in LaGrange , Ga. He graduated from Valley High School in 1967 then went on to attend Auburn University where he received his degree in Business. While at Auburn he met his wife Sally. After graduation, Ty and Sally settled into Auburn and made it their home. Ty used his artistic and creative ability to establish a career that did international business all of the world and all over the U.S. producing products that people loved.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sally Grimes Pasley; his two daughters, Anna (Rob) Keesee and Hayden (Howard) Weissinger; his four loving grandchildren, Ellie and Haynes Keesee and Hill and Payne Weissinger; his sister, Donna (Leon) Pasley Hill, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded  in death by his parents, Bobby and Norma Pasley.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019 from 1 to 2 p.m. CST at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home.  A funeral service will follow in the Chapel at 2 p.m.

The family respectfully declines the gifts of flowers, and suggests memorials be directed to Bethany House, 1171 Gatewood Dr., Building 100, Auburn, AL  36830.

Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing.