Timothy Lynn Heatherly

Timothy Lynn Heatherly obituary

Timothy Lynn Heatherly

Timothy Heatherly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Robertson County Funeral Home on Sep. 6, 2025.

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Timothy Lynn "Tim" Heatherly, 61, of Springfield, passed away on Friday September 5, 2025, at NHC Healthcare in Springfield. Tim's remains will be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Tim was born June 17, 1964, in Springfield, to the late James and Clara Braswell Heatherly. He was a graduate of Springfield High School Class of 1982, was a former store manager for Best Way Rent to Own and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter: Tabitha Dixon, and by his siblings: James Roy Heatherly, Joe Larry Heatherly, and Joyce Heatherly Pendleton.

Tim is survived by his wife: Susan Cope Heatherly of Greenbrier, by his son: TJ Heatherly of Greenbrier, by his sister: Eva Brigman of Springfield, by his brother: Jerry Heatherly of Cedar Hill, and by his four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Services have been entrusted to Robertson County Funeral Home

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