Tylen Donnelle Macon-Bean

Tylen Donnelle Macon Bean, affectionately known as “Ty Baby” and “Ty Master,” was born on February 7, 2007, to Markita Antwinette Bean and Jeremy Donnelle Patrick Macon, Sr.

Tylen was raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where he received his education through the Kansas City Public Schools District. He was proudly a member of the Ruskin High School Class of 2026 and was expected to graduate on May 7, 2026.

Tylen began his spiritual journey at Greater Grace Temple under the leadership of Pastor Robert E. Taylor, where he was baptized. In his youth, he attended Cavalry Chapel Church of God in Christ under Pastor Harold Molden, Sr., where he was an active member of the Sunshine Band and youth department.

Known lovingly as “Ty Baby” by his family and friends, Tylen had a vibrant personality and a deep love for life. He enjoyed professional sports, especially wrestling, basketball, and football. Musically gifted, he expressed himself through freestyle raps and songs, sharing his creativity and humor through videos on YouTube. In his free time, he cherished playing video games with his friends and beloved family.

Tylen was a hardworking young man who held positions at Walmart and FedEx, where he worked in online order fulfillment and package handling.

Tylen departed this life on Thursday, April 2, 2026. He leaves to cherish his memories his parents: Markita A. Bean and Jeremy D.P. Macon, Sr; sisters: Mariah Anita Bean and JayyAshanti Macon; his brother, 3’Jay Macon; his cousins that he was raised with as siblings: Marquan De’Anthony, Jaylen Richard, and Marissa Ashun Louise Bean; his aunt and 2nd mother, Latisha Renee’Bean; aunts: Brenea Martin and Emma Sullivan; maternal grandparents: Rev. M.A. Bean and Anita Louise Powell-Bean; maternal great-grandparents: Bishop Rodney and Apostle Viola Sanders; paternal grandparents: Brenda and Anthony Ealy; paternal great-grandmother, Ms. Beatrice Hayslett; godparents: Mark Brown, David Story, and Marcia Stewart; special aunts, Camille Morris-Faniel and children, Marquisha Gist and children, Marcia Stewart and children, Laciquana Jones and children, Leanna and child, and Lillie “Kansas” Brown, Audrey Martin and children, Angela Coyle and children; uncle, Frank Ewell, Sr, (Tykisha) and children; special friends: A.J. Donahue, Kayden Bordley (KB), Tayron Taylor, Daejah Odum, La’monte Roberts, Anonda Ford, Shavivor Weathers, Jarvis Givan, Martez Watson, Gabrielle Smith, Ke’Monte Phillips, Querreterrion Payne, Dillan Wiles, Trichelle London, Ireonna King, Jackson Mayberry, and Sade` Lovings; special cousins: Anthony Gist, Steven Nevins, Jr., Marquis Stewart, Marzyah, and Marnyn Sanders.

Preceding Tylen in death were his paternal grandfather, Christopher Hayslett; younger brother, Jeremy Macon Jr; maternal great-grandparents, Willie and Louise Lambert-Powell, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.