BEAUMONT, Texas — Family and friends of a Beaumont man who was murdered in 2021 gathered Monday night to honor his memory.
Tyler Womack was shot and killed on July 11, 2021 at the age of 29. A candlelight vigil was held at the Hike and Bike Trail where Womack felt at peace and often went to meditate.
For family and friends, the loss still feels fresh. However, they are trying to live by Womack’s motto, “Keep it positive.”
"I'm trying to be positive, keep it positive, that was his slogan he said it to everyone. I'm trying to make him proud, I think we all are,” Kelsey Lewis, Womack's girlfriend, said.
Those in attendance described Womack as someone who was always lifting up others when they were feeling down.
Those who knew Womack said he was full of good energy.
"[He] was always positive, only wanted to see the people he loved succeed,"
Tristan Phelps, Womack's brother said. "No one had the energy he had. His energy was unmatched and couldn't be brought down by no one."
Womack was also described as sunshine personified.
"Tyler was full of life, full of love," Andrea Hooks, Womack's stepsister, said. "He was sunshine in human form. He always had a big smile on his face and loved to joke around."
Hooks said Womack was believed in staying positive and always looked on the bright side.
"He was such an amazing person who just loved life," Hooks said.
Jacorry Jamard Green is charged with murder in connection with the deadly shooting the took Womack's life. The 21-year-old Beaumont native is currently being held in the Jefferson County Jail on bonds totaling more than $1 million.
Even though Womack’s accused killer is behind bars, Phelps believes the case is far from closed and encourages others to come forward if they know something.
“I say this sincerely, if anybody knows anything, not just this murder but any murder, come together, there's crime stoppers," Phelps said. "This is coming from somebody covered in tattoos who you might not think, so do the right thing, do the positive thing."
Family of Tyler Womack say he was 'sunshine in human form'
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