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Edward Timm Obituary

Edward Timm, Sr. WEST COLUMBIA - Edward W Timm Sr. at age 80 went to be with our Lord and Savior Thursday, December 10, 2015. Edward was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. In his lifetime, he served his country as a Fire Fighter in the Air Force for 21 years, was the Fire Chief on the Federal side of O'Hare Airport until he retired and then was a house parent for teenage children at Hillcrest Children's Home in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He did volunteer ministry traveling with SOWERS (Servants on Wheels Ever Ready) as well as serving the Lord in various areas of the Church. Ed's favorite pastime was fishing with his grandchildren and wood crafting in his workshop. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, JoAn (Hidde) along with his children, Scott (Debbie) Timm of Lexington, SC, Cheryl (Doug) Ruesch of Beach Park, IL, Edward (Cynthia) Timm Jr. of West Columbia, SC, Lori (John) Nogler of Leominster, MA, and Lynn Morris of Charleston, SC. nine grandchildren, Renee, Jonathan, Jennifer, Justin, Wesley, Erik, Loni, Dana & Michael and seven great- grandchildren, Avery, Abigail, Lily, Karl, Kasey, Jimmi & Xander. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter & Anna Timm, his in-laws, George & Ethel Hidde, one brother, Wally Timm, and one son, Larry Timm. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2015 with visitation from 2 3pm followed by the memorial service at Crossroads World Outreach Center located at 2606 Emanuel Church Road, West Columbia, SC 29170. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warriors Fund or Cancer Society. Barr-Price.com (803) 356-4411

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Published by The State on Dec. 13, 2015.

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Mike Dean

December 7, 2022

Miss you Brother, I hear the fish are biting ! Meet on the lake !

John & Cindy Manders

December 20, 2015

We send our condolences.

Marie Barney

December 17, 2015

Lori - it was a privilege meeting your Mom and Dad when they visited in Massachusetts. I will always remember your father's joyful spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.

Jonathan Timm

December 14, 2015

I will always remember my grandfather as one of the toughest and strongest men I have ever known. Glad I got to spend some time sharing a meal and laughter with him weeks before his passing.

Joyce and Ralph Cruz

December 13, 2015

Lori. Love you so much. We know you are a true believer so we know that you have peace that passes all understanding! Thinking about your family and praying for peace.

Robyn Perry

December 13, 2015

Lori I am so sorry for your loss you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Janelle and Rick Green

December 13, 2015

Our prayers are with the family. Ed will be missed as a good neighbor, friend and a great cook and lover of Jesus. We'll miss Mr Ed's produce.

To a Patriot that soared like an Eagle

Rydell McGoveran

December 13, 2015

Our condolences to you all in your time of grief and sorrow. Know that the McGoveran Family will keep you in our thoughts and prayers always and forever. Brother Ed was a Saint and a Soldier during his life and is a hero to all that new him.

Mike Dean

December 13, 2015

We are sending our condolences to the family and friends . We will miss you dearly , yet we Know you are with our Lord . I will miss our times of chat and especially our times of prayer . We look forward to our reunion someday and once again we will celebrate the goodness of our Lord . Love you Ed .

Valerie Lee

December 13, 2015

Ed, I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Reading his obituary, it sounds like your dad was an amazing man and I know how close you two were. During this difficult time, my prayers are with you and your family. Love you much

Kendall Wheeler

December 13, 2015

He came to the landfill once to dump some yard debris and said he was glad he did not work there he would have his whole yard full of the good stuff that people throw away. He was a great guy and he will be missed.

Ken lEnEVE

December 13, 2015

Ed, our prayers are with you and your family. Your dad will be missed by all that knew him.

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