Timothy John Donovan

Timothy John Donovan obituary, Aiken, SC

Timothy John Donovan

Timothy Donovan Obituary

Visit the Jackson Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory - Graniteville website to view the full obituary.

Mr. Timothy John Donovan, age 61, entered into rest on Sunday January 4, 2026.

He is survived by his siblings, Neal (Rose) Donovan, Jr. of Aiken, SC; Carol (Richard) Hayes of New Ellenton, SC; Cathy (Britt) Burbury of Aiken, SC; Patti (Joe) Cordina of Allen, TX; Pam (Bo) Hawkins of Denver, CO; Nancy (John) Longnecker of Denver, CO; and Janet Jones of Apex, NC. He is also survived by two special stepchildren, Angie Campbell and Marshal Holtsizer.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Neal, Sr. and Marie L. Donovan.

Mr. Donovan worked for R.W. Ford Waterproofing in Lexington, SC. He enjoyed gardening, flowers and plants. He loved to golf and he found a place of peace when going to the mountains or the lake. He was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and was a volunteer at The Oxford House where he mentored young men. He was also a part of the "Early Risers" at St. Mary's Help of Christians Church in Aiken. Mr. Donovan will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service honoring his life has will be held, Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 11am at Bethel Methodist Church 416 Second Street, Jackson, SC. Family will receive visitors following the service in the church fellowship hall. 

Jackson Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with these arrangements.

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