A memorial service, with military honors, for Mr. William C. “Tim” Timmerman will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 11am at McKendree United Methodist Church, Edgefield with his son in law, Kent Johnston officiating.Interment will take place in the church cemetery.Memorial contributions may be directed to The American Cancer Society or to McKendree United Methodist Church.SC Cremation & Burial Society, exclusive providers of Veterans Funeral Care is assisting the family.
Mr. Timmerman, 82, died Monday, October 19, 2009 at his residence.
A son of the late Jesse P. Timmerman and Florence Bennett Timmerman, he was born in Trenton, SC and had lived in Graniteville for over forty years.
He was a thirty second degree, Master Mason at Lodge #156 in Aiken where he had been a member for over sixty years and was a member of the Omar Shrine Temple. He had also been a member of the American Legion and the 40 & 8 Association.
"Tim" served toward the end of WW II, followed by serving in the Merchant Marines. He was recalled to the Army and served honorably as a Staff Sgt. during the Korean War.He was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman, loving father and devoted husband.He led a blessed life from God and was greatly loved by his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers, J.P. Timmerman, Jr., Robert Timmerman and James Timmerman.
He is survived by his wife of fifty three years, Carole Dance Timmerman, a son, Wayne Timmerman, Chester, SC; a daughter, Pam Johnston, Crawford, TX; a brother, Elliott Timmerman, Lexington, SC; three sisters, Blandena Wall, Edgefield SC, Francis Corley, Greenwood, SC and Margaret Dunovant, West Columbia, SC. He is also survived by six grandsons.
Special thanks go to the nurses and staff at Medical Oncology Associates, Augusta.They went above and beyond caring and showing the love of Christ.
Entry: Pam, I was trying to find out how to contact you since my Christmas cards always come back and I came across this. I am so very sorry for the loss of your father. While it has been a few months now, I will still add you and your family to my prayers as loss of someone important to us continues to be difficult despite the passage of time. I pray all is well for you and your family and would love to catch up sometime. You are a dear, spiritual person and I know that leaning on the Lord has gotten you through what must have been a difficult time. Much love, Shawn
Entry: Dear Mrs. Timmerman, Pam & Wayne, please know that you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss, God Bless each you. Our fathers will always watch over and keeps us, if there is anything I can do please let me know. Miss you all and love you, Susan/Logan Pate
Entry: I'm so sorry to hear about this. Tim and Carole were our next door neighbors from the time I was 6 until I graduated high school. I use to love going to visit Tim's garden and watch him in his workshop! They were like grandparents to my brother and I. He will be missed dearly. He was such a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
The Dowlings
Entry: I'm so sorry to hear about this. Tim and Carole were our next door neighbors from the time I was 6 until I graduated high school. I use to love going to visit Tim's garden and watch him in his workshop! They were like grandparents to my brother and I. He will be missed dearly. He was such a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
The Dowlings
Entry: I'm so sorry to hear about this. Tim and Carole were our next door neighbors from the time I was 6 until I graduated high school. I use to love going to visit Tim's garden and watch him in his workshop! They were like grandparents to my brother and I. He will be missed dearly. He was such a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
The Dowlings
