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Timothy Scanlin Obituary
February 5, 1945 - May 23, 2023
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina -
Timothy J. Scanlin (Tim), of Hilton Head Island, passed away suddenly at his home May 23rd, 2023. His family finds comfort in knowing he is reunited with the Lord.
Tim was born on February 5, 1945, to Paul J. Scanlin and Claire Scanlin (Kernan) in Elmira, NY, and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1963. After serving in the armed forces in Korea during the Vietnam War, Tim graduated from Lemoyne College (NY) with a degree in Political Science.
Tim began his storied 25-year career with the Secret Service as an agent in Scranton, PA, where he met and married his beloved wife of 49 years Dorothy (Pamelia). Tim would go on to serve under Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and Bill Clinton. After retiring from the Secret Service Tim began a 16-year career with the Central Intelligence Agency.
He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy; sons Timothy Scanlin Jr. of Brooklyn, NY, and Sean Scanlin (Daniela) of Dallas, TX; daughter Jennifer Scanlin of Hilton Head, and grandson Jack Christopher Scanlin (Sean and Daniela).
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis by the Sea on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, at 10am where Tim was an active parishioner and member of the Knights of Columbus. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a Mass of the Catholic faith be made in his name.
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Memories and Condolences
for Timothy Scanlin
Michael and Mary Ferri
August 6, 2024
Dorothy, we were so sad to learn that Tim had passed away. We will have a Mass said for him.
Our condolences to all your family
Mary O. McCarthy
July 12, 2023
I was so sorry to hear of Tim's passing. We worked together for a few years and my memories of him are a treasure. Tim was kind, gentle, and very wise. The earth is a lesser place without him.
Tony Cipparone
June 6, 2023
I had the honor of working with Tim over many years. His integrity and professionalism was unmatched. A natural teacher and leader we learned a lot just watching Tim lead by example. With deepest sympathy and sincere condolences.
John Turner
June 5, 2023
Timothy Scanlin, I truly admired and respected Tim for his integrity and honesty. Tim was an excellent teacher and adviser. I was a new Agent in the Miami Office and I learned a lot about investigating from Tim.
Patti Glassman
June 3, 2023
When Tim first arrived at the Miami field office of the US Secret Service 40 years ago, he immediately struck everyone with his professionalism and leadership abilities as the Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge.
He was a supportive advisor and a reliable, loyal friend to everyone. Reminiscing with him at reunions brought back wonderful memories.
With sincere sympathies to Dorothy and the family . . .
Patti Glassman
US Secret Service, retired
Linda Brewer
June 2, 2023
I just lost my husband, Don, so I know firsthand what you´re going through. I´m so sorry for your loss. May God´s grace surround your family.
Mary Frances and Joe Cimini
June 1, 2023
We are so very sorry about Tim's untimely and unexpected death. His passing is a loss to our whole family. Tim was such a good guy, for sure. Our deepest sympathy to Dorothy, Jenny, Timmy, Sean and Daniela, as well as to Tim's sister and brothers. Do be comforted that you all shared such a wonderful husband, father, brother, and friend. We always will feel fortunate to have had Tim among our cousins. God bless you all.
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