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Thomas Jefferson Timmons III

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TIMMONS The Rev. Thomas Jefferson Timmons III died at his home in London on Saturday, August 6, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sarah Elise (Selkirk); his sons, Stephen Andrew of London; David Selkirk and his wife, Robin Bitters of Westminster West, Vermont, and Peter Woodruff of London; and Trouble the cat. Born in 1933 in Middletown, Ohio, he is the son of Charles Bennett and Marguerite (Neff) Timmons. He graduated from Middletown High School and Ohio Wesleyan University, and from the Episcopal Theological School of Cambridge, Massachusetts. A priest for 53 years, he was always eager to serve the church and community. He was Minister-in-Charge of St. Anthony's Church, Wilmington, Ohio, 1958-1961; and then Associate Rector of St. John's Church, Worthington, Ohio, 1961-1965. He was Rector of Trinity Church, London, 1965-1997. He was Interim Priest at St. Mark's, Sidney, 2003-2008, and periodically Chaplin at Procter Camp and Conference Center. He was also an Oblate (lay member) of the Community of the Transfiguration, Cincinnati. He is grateful now to move into fields of greater service. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Betty Lou Riner. His sister Georganne Compson of Dickson, Tennessee, survives along with nephews and cousins. Memorial worship will be conducted at Christ Chapel, Procter Conference Center on Friday August 12, 2011 at 10 a.m., the Rt. Rev. Bishop of the Southern Ohio Diocese presiding. Interment will be at the family's convenience. Please do not send flowers, instead donations may be made in his memory to the United Thank Offering of the Episcopal Church, c/o Milicent Eason, 2135 Schenley Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio, 43219. Online condolences for the family may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2011.

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Earl Green

November 30, 2011

I will always remember Father Timmons for his kind words. He allowed me to practice on the organ at Trinity from age 7 all through high school even though I was not a member of the church. He always kept the side door unlocked and insisted I walk over and have him let me in if someone had locked the door! Many a night I would be in their practicing sometimes as late as midnight. At times, he would sneak in and listen for a few minutes, then come over and complement my progress. He was truly a minister of the Lord.

Fran LaSalle

August 27, 2011

Dear Sarah and family, I'm so sad to learn of Tom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

August 12, 2011

August 12, 2011
I am grateful to Ted Karchner for informing me of the passing of a very special classmate.
I have many pleasant memories of our school days together--in classes and in plays, especially "Our Town." I will miss seeing Tommy at our class reunion this year.
Geraldyne Baker Barbour, Kinston, NC

Ted Karchner

August 12, 2011

From all of Tom's classmates of the Middletown High School class of 1951, we extend sincere condolences to Sarah and the family. We all have many fond memories of Tom and are very saddened to learn of his passing.

Lee Ann Holly

August 12, 2011

I have known Tommy for years through the Church of the Ascension and other Episcopal Church events. He was a very special man and wonderous Christian. God bless you all. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Lee Ann Holly, and guardian angels Mary Ann and Bob Holly

Tom Holton

August 10, 2011

Father Tom's calm counsel and leadership was a valuable example and resource to us in the 1960's when we were pushing some boundaries of race relations in London. Forty years later Father Timmons spoke graveside in recognition of our parents' passing. Our mother and father enjoyed a wonderful relationship with him, sharing a love for community, for family, and for knowledge across a wide range of topics including theology of course. I can imagine them resuming those discussions now in the Hereafter. Thank you, father Tom, for a wonderful, gracious and principled life.

August 9, 2011

Dear Sarah and family, we were saddened to read of the passing of Father Tom in the newspaper today. Please know that we have many special and fond memories of him and we hope your happy memories will soon overcome your sadness. Fondly, Fran and Dick Compton

Kristina Merrill

August 8, 2011

What a wonderful man. Memories of him will always be dear to my family. Thank you Father Tom.

Kris Bridgman Merrill

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