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Ernest Clayton Timmons

Ernest Timmons Obituary

Tech Sgt. Ernest Clayton Timmons Tech Sgt. Ernest Clayton Timmons was born June 29, 1974 in Merced, California and passed away September 7, 2007 in Toms River, New Jersey. Ernest graduated from Gustine High School and following graduation entered the US Air Force in 1992. He was an avid supporter of youth activities including The Special Olympics. He was a member of the Promise Keepers and the Tacoma Community Christian Reform Church. He loved fishing and serving his country. Ernest is survived by his wife Amy, son Chad Algood, daughter Gabrielle Timmons, mother Leatrice Childers, brothers Richard K. Timmons, Jr., Kerry L. Timmons, and Kenneth B. Timmons, all of Chowchilla, California, mother and father-in-law Edward and Virginia Algood of Tacoma, and numerous other family relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Richard K. Timmons, Sr. Viewing will be held from 1:00-9:00 pm, Friday, September 21, 2007 at Mountain View Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 am, Saturday, September 22, 2007 followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm at Tacoma Community Christian Reform Church, 2419 E. 72nd, Tacoma, Washington, 98404. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. 584-0252. Please sign online guestbook at www.mountainviewtacoma.com .

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Sep. 16 to Sep. 19, 2007.

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