CHAMPAIGN - Timothy James O'Malley (Tim), 71, of Champaign, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at 9:10 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 31, 2023) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

He was born Jan. 12, 1952, in Urbana, to James and Kathryn Saulmon O'Malley. They preceded him in death.

His brother-in-law, Robert Scherer, preceded him in death, as well.

Survivors include two daughters, Michelle Pellett (Ben) of Piper City, and Tina Larson of Holton, Kan.; a sister, Kathleen Scherer of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Jamie Maple, Jessica Maple, Talos O'Malley, Trenton Williams, Benjamin Pellett, Lucas Pellett, Andrew Pellett, Kayleigh Pellett; and three great- grandchildren. He is also survived by one nephew Karl Scherer (Colleen), one niece, Elizabeth Gegg (Patrick), four great-nieces and three great-nephews.

Tim graduated from Urbana High School. He attended Southern Illinois University for auto mechanics in Carbondale. He was the owner/manager of Savon Furniture, supplying furniture for apartments in the Champaign-Urbana area for 20 years. He was a member of the Apartment Association.

Tim's passion was cars and driving. He turned that passion into a vocation. He was an over-the-road semi-truck driver, driving throughout the United States, hauling for Schneider, Wal-Mart, and the United States Postal Service. For the past 15 years, he has been hauling doubles and single trailers for FedEx, most recently as a driver and an instructor of drivers. He very proudly traveled over 4 million miles without a ticket or accident.

Visitation will be from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Morgan Memorial Home,1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy. There will be a 1:30 p.m. "Celebration of Life" service at Morgan Memorial Home (morganmemorialhome.com).

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the The American Heart Association.

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Published by The News-Gazette from Sep. 2 to Sep. 3, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Timothy O'Malley

10 Entries

Michelle

September 17, 2023

Dad, you taught me so many things. How to be strong ,and how to stand up for what it is right and that no matter what you keep pushing through. I will miss our long talks while you were out on the road,or the silly little jokes you would send me or the sweet messages of you telling how proud you are of me and the kids. I wi will always cherish hearing you say"i love you daughter and i am proud of you" i love always and forever dad

Heather McPhail

September 4, 2023

Wow, this news is just heartbreaking. When Grandma told me Saturday morning that you didn´t make it to moms funeral because you weren´t feeling well you really must not have been feeling well. You loved my mother, my grandmother, Alicia your granddaughters, and your great great grand boys. I was only 10 when you came into my life. And he always had a joke to tell. He always was making us laugh. I remember my grandma would always pick on him and say oh Tim not another joke.. but we loved them. Forever my whole entire life growing up you as a part of our family. He was always there for Christmas and holidays and even if you had to work, you would show up later please watch over my grandma grandma everyone knows you as Narda I can´t imagine what you´re going through you just lost your daughter and now to lose the love of your life for the last 25 years. I am deeply praying for you. You was there more for Tim than anybody else and U2 made a great team always remember those memories that you guys had, grandpa rest in peace and you and Julie and Kenny better be good up there!

Love heather mcphail (grieb)

The Elams

September 3, 2023

Tim O'Malley was a good brother in law. We invited him to our house for holidays and we went out on many birthdays. He seemed to enjoy being with us as we enjoyed being with him. Randy loved him as his uncle. He always had a joke to tell and we will all miss him a lot. Rest In Peace Tim and spend time with your family in heaven.
Allen, Doris, Randy and Jaime Elam!

Narda

September 3, 2023

Narda

September 3, 2023

Narda

September 3, 2023

This has been his family for 25 years. He has been a grandpa to my granddaughters for 17 years and the last 2 years. He loved every minute of it. He has been the love of my life for the last 25 years of his life. We always went to eat every Sunday and Monday. We went to goodwill to shop together when he was off as well. He always included me when he went somewhere or made sure I knew where he was going when he left. He will be missed. Rest in peace Tim

Jacob Meseke

September 3, 2023

Every holiday will look a little different from now on. You will be greatly missed by your other half of 25 years, Narda; your stepdaughter Alicia and your adoring granddaughters Kailey and Emma.

Tammy

September 3, 2023

Omg sorry to hear this Narda! Wow the grief of your daughter and now Tim. You 2 did everything together you guys was always happy together. He thought the world of Alicia, and those two grandchildren. Prayers for you and your family Narda.
RIP Tim

Kailey

September 3, 2023

I got the privilege of calling him grandpa my whole life. I am now 17 years old and my name is Kailey and for as long as I can remember, I have called him grandpa. He was always around me when I was a little girl and he always knew how to make everyone laugh. In the last few years, he would call me at least 3 times a week and ask how I was doing and make sure I was getting my driving hours in. He would always say thank you and feel very special if you got him a gift for a holiday or just made him food. We will take care of your cat for you. We are going to miss you grandpa. Love you forever and always

Julie Baxter

September 3, 2023

Wow, this is a shocker Tim. I just talked to you & Narda on Aug 22nd at Sammies. I hadn´t seen you two in years. It was nice to catch up & talk about old times & family. Rest in peace Tim.

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