William Lee "Lee" Timberlake

William Lee "Lee" Timberlake obituary

William Lee "Lee" Timberlake

William Timberlake Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sunset Funeral Home, Cremation Center & Cemetery on Sep. 19, 2025.

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In the verdant land of Evansville, Indiana, a soul as vibrant as the summer's bloom, William Lee Timberlake, hath taken his leave from this mortal coil on the twenty-first of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-five. Born under the midsummer's sun of the year nineteen hundred and ninety-four, Lee's journey was one of mirth, intellect, and boundless love.

A man of laughter and wit, Lee's presence was as a beacon of joy to all who had the fortune to cross his path. His humor, a wellspring of merriment, did oft bring forth the sweet sound of laughter from friends and kin alike. In his loving nature, he embraced the world and its myriad souls, leaving an indelible mark upon the hearts of those he cherished: his comrades Megan Crawford, Lee Tatum, Audrey Stutsman, Stacy Collins, and Robby Wilson. Yea, even Nurse Michael of Heart to Heart Hospice, with whom a bond most special was forged, doth carry the memory of Lee's gentle spirit.

A companion to creatures great and small, Lee found solace and kinship with beloved pit mix, Gonova Grace, and his wise bearded dragon, Donut. Their silent conversations and shared moments of repose were as sonnets unspoken, a testament to the tender heart that beat within his breast.

In his earthly pursuits, Lee was a knight of the digital realm, an avid gamer whose valor and skill were unmatched. His love for the art of anime, with Dragon Ball Z holding court in his affections, was a tapestry of imagination that he wore with pride. The pages of comic books, from the adventures of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the emerald glow of his favorite hero, the Green Lantern, were his scrolls of wisdom and wonder. And in Daredevil, he found a kindred spirit, a hero who, like him, knew the struggle against adversity and rose above it with grace.

With strings in hand, Lee played the guitar, weaving melodies that spoke of his soul's depth. His love for deep conversation, a dance of minds, was as a symphony of thoughts and dreams shared with those who would listen. And in the simple pleasure of Miso Ramen, he found a comfort that was both humble and profound.

To speak of Lee is to speak of intelligence, for his mind was as sharp as a blade forged in the fires of curiosity. He navigated the world with an insight that saw beyond the veil of the ordinary, touching upon truths that many sought but few could grasp.

Now, as we bid farewell to William Lee Timberlake, let us not don garments of sorrow, but rather celebrate the legacy he leaves behind. For in our memories, he doth live on, a spirit of mirth and love that shall never fade. Rest thee well, dear Lee, until we meet again in the undiscovered country, where the stars are but stepping stones to eternity.

Special thanks to Heart to Heart Hospice here in Evansville In for their outstanding care and compassion.

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