L. Earl Timberlake Sr.

L. Earl Timberlake Sr.

L. Timberlake Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 14, 2008.
TIMBERLAKE, L. Earl Sr., 88, of Highland Springs, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 13, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Lucille Wright; daughter, Patricia Neiger (Tom); two sons, Bubba (Evelyn), and Glenn (Mary Lou); five grandchildren, David Harmon (Kim), Debbie Harmon, Gina Christian (Michael), Jill Wright (Nathan) and Louis Rhea Timberlake; 10 great-grandchildren, Carly, Emily, Tatum, Nicole, Tyler, Alyssa, Bryson, Julianna, Josephina and Ivy. He was a WWII Navy veteran and a retired auto mechanic after many years of service. He attended H.S. Church of the Nazarene, and was a member of the Sandston Moose Lodge # 1937. He enjoyed being with his family, fishing, hunting, and gardening. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, and where services will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2008. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Road, Suite 710, Richmond, 23226, or to the H.S. Church of the Nazarene, 6003 Hawkes Lane, Richmond, 23223.


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Sara Fowler

August 20, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Mr Timberlake's passing. He was a good man that seem to love life and love his family.

Andy & Vicki LeMaster and Knight Family

August 15, 2008

Our deepest sympathy go out to the Timberlake family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Norma Fisher

August 15, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Timberlake family during this time of sorrow. Earl was a very nice person with a big heart.

Johnny and Jo Ann Crews

August 14, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Marcy Wingfield (Lovell)

August 14, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of a great family member. Mr. Timberlake was a great man who will be greatly missed. He will be kept alive in spirit through all of his loving family and friends.

Mark & Dee Thomas

August 14, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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