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TIMMERS, Paul PAUL HOWARD TIMMERS, SR. Paul " Tim" Howard Timmers, Sr. of Atlanta, died August 18, 2008. Born in Cincinnati Ohio on March 24, 1926, Mr. Timmers served in the US Air force and was a Kentucky Colonel. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy Timmers, brother and sister in law, Bob and Elizabeth Timmers, sister and brother in law, Dorothy and Dr. Robert O' Shaughnessy. Mr. Timmers and wife Donna relocated from Ohio to Buckhead in the mid- fifties as General Manager of Central Chevrolet and oversaw the construction of the dealership. He started his own dealership October 2, 1957, Timmers Chevrolet and became a house hold name in his many unusual TV commercials with the catchy line "If anyone can Tim can." With Tim's love of the car industry he remained involved in the business through Metro Atlanta Automobile Assoc (MAADA) where he was the 1968 President, traveled the world by winning contests with Chevrolet, financed Chevrolet's first minority dealership, mentored many into owning their own dealerships, and remained the Chairman of Timmers Chevrolet-Geo Inc. till 2000. Mr. Timmers was also a member of the National Auto Dealers Association (NADA) and charitable foundation ambassador, a member of the Rotary Club and active member of the Catholic Cathedral of Christ the King. In his spare time he enjoyed traveling, photography, golf, woodworking and gardening. Mr. Timmers is survived by his wife of 60 years, Donna S. Timmers, daughters and son in laws, Lynne and Carroll Smith, Pam and Bill Market, son and daughter in law, Paul H. and Nancy Timmers, Jr. 4 grandchildren, brother and sister in law, Jack and Bobby Timmers, and sister and brother in law, Rosemary and Don Ruberg. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 21 at 10:30 AM at the Catholic Cathedral Christ the King. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice or Shepherd Spinal Center, 2020 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30309 or Hospice Atlanta, 1244 Park Vista Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30319. H.M. Patterson & Son Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, 4550 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, Ga. 30319.
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henry bucki
June 7, 2025
i was 19 years old and went to his dealer ship to buy a car with my dad used to watch his commercials on tv all the time. bought a brand new 1967 ss Camaro from timmers gave $3000 for it . always remember that day
David Childs
August 17, 2021
Not a day goes by that I don´t think of Tim and the time I spent working for him at Timmers Chevrolet. He was a great boss and I miss those days........
August 16, 2009
almost a year has gone by since Mr. Timmer's passing. We are thinking of the Timmers family.
June and Tommy Smith Statham, Ga.
Mary Michelle (Timmers) Schneider
August 26, 2008
Dear Aunt Donna and family.
I am very sorry for your loss. Although I was not fortunate enough to know Uncle Paul well, I will always remember his smile. My prayers are with you in this difficult time.
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Neal Barronton
August 22, 2008
Mrs. Timmers, I am a little late entering this but I wanted to do it. I worked part-time at the dealership while a student at Georgia State, working on factory warranty claims. I started there when it was Downtown Chevrolet, owned by Hal Smith, in September, 1955 and was there in October, 1957, when Mr. Timmers and his people took over. I stayed for awhile and then left to concentrate on college. It was a good experience and I still have good memories of the whole period. Tim and his crew were very competent and it is startling for me now at 70 years of age to realize that apparently he was only 31 at the time. I am sorry for your loss. The picture looks exactly like I remember him. I subsequently became Corporate Secretary and Treasurer of Cox Communications in Atlanta and stayed there 32 years. Time moves too fast.
NEAL BARRONTON
Marietta, Georgia
Deborah Dunlap
August 21, 2008
Tim and Nancy and family,my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. Even though I did not personally know Tim Sr. I have heard alot of wonderful things about him. Not to long ago losing a dad myself I know if you put your faith in the Lord everyday he will bring you through. God Bless all of you, Deborah (Harrison) Dunlap
August 21, 2008
The Timmers Family
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Indeed it is not an easy time, so cherish all those wonderful memories that you have. Sorry we could not be with you but you are in our prayers.
Renie & Lew Royals (Pams sister-n-law)
Patty O'Shaughnessy
August 21, 2008
Dear Aunt Donna, Lynne, Pam, Tim and entire Timmers Family,
The O'Sh Family share your grief in the loss of Uncle Paul. We will miss his smile and hearty laugh. Our mom loved her younger brother so very much, I feel them both smiling down on us.
Patty O'Shaughnessy
Johnny and Karen Jackson
August 21, 2008
Dear Timmers Family,
Mr. Timmers big smile and warm heart will be remembered for years to come. He was a great dealer and always put his family first. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jeff Woolums
August 21, 2008
I have enjoyed working with Mr. Timmers for the past several years. He was a very nice man. What I will miss most are the January lunches with Mr. and Mrs. Timmers and Russell. I always looked forward to those sandwiches and the great stories that Mr. Timmers would tell. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
June Smith
August 21, 2008
I have been part of the Timmers family since I was 16 years old on Whitehall Street. I am now 57. Mr. Timmers always seemed to have a smile on his face whenever I saw him. He gave me a babybed for my first daughter, Cindy who is now 35 and married with boys of her own. The years have flown! I will always remember him. Tim, Nancy, and to all the family we are very sorry for your loss-he will always be in our memories. God Bless you June Smith
Quillene Markert
August 20, 2008
Donna & Family
My prayers are with each of you. Donna please take each day and do the things "Tim"would want you to do. Having been in the same situation it is so hard to loose a loved one.
I will cherish the memories of his grateful smile in our gatherings with Pam, Bill and their boys. Pam is a great daugher-in-law. I know he will be deeply missed by every one.
So sorry I could not be with the family at this time.
Lisa Eagen
August 20, 2008
In the short time that I have known Tim, he has truly left an impression in my heart. I will miss his smile and his hard work in the fitness center here at Shepherd Center. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Ken Echols
August 20, 2008
Mr. Timmers was a man that epitomized kindness. He never met a stranger and loved to love life. My heart goes out to Mrs. Timmers and my brother Tim.
I assure you that Mr. Timmers will be greatly missed but never forgotten. I appreciate every kind word, story and advice he ever offered. It has been an honor to have been blessed with the privilege of knowing him.
Fred Clark
August 20, 2008
I was privileged to work for Mr. Timmers more than 20 years. He was always a gentleman of the highest integrity. I can only echo the comments made by Noel Farrar in a previous statement and wish they were mine.
Patsy Seay, Canton Chevrolet Inc
August 20, 2008
Dear Donna and Family,
We are saddened to hear this, my prayers for peace and comfort are with you all,
August 20, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss and I'd like to share a couple of scriptures that I find to be really comforting in times such as yours.
Our Savior Jesus Christ gave us this hope that we can live again, to be resurrected. He said all those in tombs he will remember, he will call them and they will answer! How beautiful! I hope that I'm around in that time like you so that I can see my loved ones.
To assure you, these conditions of war, injustice, sickness, will not be here anymore. Psalms 72 tells us what changes Jesus' reign will bring to us and the earth: food, peace, death will not be anymore, only true, peaceful subjects of God will be... and we'll be surrounded by the ones we love so dearly. I hope I have been of some help...and
my family, friends and I send our love and we will keep all of you in our prayers.
Shelagh O'Shaughnessy Stautberg
August 20, 2008
Dear Aunt Donna and family. We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Paul's passing. He was so fortunate to have the blessings of family and lifetime of beautiful memories. We will never forget his sweet smile. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
David & Sherry Childs
August 20, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Kurt and Mary Doyle and family
August 20, 2008
Aunt Donna and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Uncle Paul. Our mom always spoke very fondly of her big brother. Through her, we feel as if we have a wonderful insight into the kind and loyal man he was. May he rest in peace. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
John Brooks
August 20, 2008
Tim and Nancy,
Tim Timmers Sr. was a fantastic dealer and a wonderful man. I feel fortunate to have worked with and known all of you. He will be missed but take heart that he has gone home. God Bless each of you.
John and Cindy Brooks.
Noel Farrar
August 20, 2008
Mr."T" personified that leadership philosophy of surrounding ones' self with professionals then allowing them to lead. This created an atmosphere of confidence trust that made those that worked for him feel a part of his team/family. I, as do all of us that had the priviledge to work for Mr. "T", will be forever gratefull for the opportunities and memories knowing him gave us.
Respectfully;
Elizabeth (Timmers) Keith
August 20, 2008
I was saddened to hear about the death of Uncle Paul Timmers. I imagine how difficult this is for your family and for my father Jack. Since I was a little girl whenever I heard my parents talk about Uncle Paul Timmers, I would picture his big, friendly smile. I remember one family event when he had a camera strapped around his neck and spent lots of time taking pictures. He made it easy to smile for the camera because he had such a big smile to mimic. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Donald Toth
August 20, 2008
Tim was one hell of a great guy! Loved to hear & tell a good joke.Loved a great meal & a good martini. Loved his family & frieds even more. We will miss him dearly !!
Tommy and Diane Pierce
August 20, 2008
We are sorry for the family's loss and are thinking of you during this very difficult time. Although we did not know Mr. Timmers well, we know that he was loved by many and will be missed. We hope you take comfort in the wonderful memories of joyful times together.
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