Ernest Timmons

I miss you, friend. The last two years working with you have been a treasure. You always had a smile and made me laugh! Til we meet again. Sending love to all his family and friends.

Ernest was a very kind dude. I worked on a neighboring floor when i first met him. I would see him every morning. He would go for his cup of coffee and all the time he would ask me for his check jokingly. I would tell him its in the mail. Then he would laugh. That kind laugh that would fill the room. He will be missed. "Ernest! I got that check for you!!"

A random hallway visit from this special man (maybe not quite so random) when I was having heart problems while at the VA as a social worker. He must have overheard a conversation about a pain in my heart I had while working at VA. He told me to get a CATSCAN and there was a "special going on" at a local hospital (I am a civilian).
His information and advice helped start me on a preventative heart health program ahead of time instead of waiting for a heart attack. He was definitely connected to the Cosmos!

Mr. Timmons was a man of many gifts and accomplishments, whom I treasured working with. He gave so much of himself to serve others. He told me often of his love of food and cooking and his family in New Orleans. He will be deeply missed. My condolences to his loved ones.

Mr. Ernest was a great man. I am blessed to have worked with him at the VA Hospital in SLC. He always had a smile and was always willing to help me out when I needed something. May he rest in peace.

I knew Ernest when he came out for his breaks and his lunch and he was always so nice to everyone and he had such respect for each of us. he was so down to earth and we could talk about anything.
He never talked about his accomplishments and I never knew he achieved so much. WHAT A GREAT MAN WHO NEVER TALKED UP ABOUT HIMSELF OR TALKED DOWN TO OTHER PEOLPE.

Sorry to hear about your loss. He will be deeply missed by VA staff and patients. I am grateful to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He is now home again. -Nancy Hennig
Nancy Hennig

September 24, 2025

Ernest will be missed here in Utah. I enjoyed talking to him about the city of New Orleans and the Food. "Well done, my good and faithful servant."

Thank you for your service to your country and for all of the smiles and love you consistently provided to the veterans in Salt Lake City. You will be missed dearly!

What a sweet man! He always had a positive word and a smile for everyone he met. I loved when he played music from his phone while he worked. The SLC VAMC will be a little quieter and sad without his calm presence.

Ernest was one of the first employees I interacted with here at the Salt Lake City VA. He was kind, professional, and had that New Orleans charm. We would talk about Jazz music, food, and he would tell me how he planned to go back home one day. I hope you are now well friend, and listening to all your favorite Jazz with that big smile. You will be missed.

Ernest was a good guy. When I went on my lunch breaks I would sit with him and have conversations. He would mention his siblings and how they came to visit him. He was genuine and a hard worker. I really wished that he had more time to go home in March 2026, when he had planned and to spend more time with his family. My condolences to his family, I know they truly loved him.

I regret that I didn't know him personally, but I often saw him at work. He was a gentleman who carried himself with great dignity. Deepest condolences.

Ernest was an amazing man full of knowledge and kindness. He will be greatly missed by everyone that had the privilege of knowing him.

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Ernest! He was always so sweet and had a bright attitude every morning he came into work! He was wonderful to work with and so much fun to talk to! Sending my thoughts, prayers, and condolences!

Rest in peace Airman. And thank you very much for your lifetime of service: Air Force, VA, social worker, and just a wonderful example for the rest us of a good man and how to deal with life challenges.

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY OF ERNEST. JUST KNOW, OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN IS IN CONTROL. LEAN ON HIS EVERLASTING ARMS FOR COMFORT.
LINDA AUGUST DEGRUY AND
CYNTHIA AUGUST PETERS
(McCOY ST)

Sorry for your loss praying for your family through this difficult time. Jenny