Thirty year old Tyler Phipps, Sr. Director of Sourcing and son of Steve Phipps, CEO and owner of Market Fresh Produce went from this home to be at his Heavenly home while in his deer stand late in the evening on Saturday, September 26.
Cause of death is pending an autopsy. Tyler loved hunting and fishing and died while enjoying that passion of his. He also had a great passion for the produce industry and developed many friends in his eight plus years serving Market Fresh. Tyler, described as a humble servant leader by his coworkers, was truly an up and coming industry leader. His presence and infectious smile will be deeply missed by his surviving spouse Ashley, family, co‐workers, customers and growers who knew him.
Company owner/CEO and Tyler's Father said "we appreciate the outpouring of love, prayers, and support displayed through this very difficult time for our family and company."
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 2 at Seminole Baptist Church in Springfield, Mo.