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Tim Killion Obituary
ZANESVILLE: Tim Donald Killion, 77 of Zanesville, OH passed away at his home on Monday, April 16, 2012.
He was born January 2, 1935 in Pettigrew, Arkansas to the late Andrew Jackson Killion and Mabel Grace Ezell Killion. Tim proudly served in the US Navy from 1954-58, as a sonar man aboard the USS Sea Owl and the USS Grenadier submarines. On Feb 25, 1960 he married Bonnie Jane Wisdom in Sterling, CO. He raised his kids in Longmont, CO while working at IBM in Boulder, as a computer operator. He retired in 1990 from IBM in Tampa, FL. After retirement, he moved to a small farm in Southwestern Virginia and then to Zanesville in 1996, Tim enjoyed his tomatoes, sunflowers, and quiet life at his house in the country.
Tim is the loving father of his daughter, Susan (Rick) Arms of Chillicothe, OH and son, Shannon Killion of Columbus, OH. Dear grandfather of Tab Dalton Killion, Lauren Taylor Killion, and Ashley Mackenzie Killion, all of Columbus, OH. Beloved brother of David Killion, of Eureka Springs, AR. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, and two sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents Tim is preceded in death by his wife Bonnie, who died on May 6, 1971, and brothers James "Jimmy" and Paul Killion.
The family is being served by the BRYAN & SNIDER FUNERAL HOME, 2318 Maple Ave. where a memorial gathering will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, 2012.
Memorial contributions in Tim's memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 428 Moxahala Avenue, Zanesville, OH 43701.
To share memories and condolences with Tim's family please visit www.BryanSniderFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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May 14, 2012
Sue and Shannon,
Deepest sympathies from all in the Cozart family. What great memories of Tim we all have. Our prayers go out to you all. Tom
Steven Christensen
April 25, 2012
You are in my thoughts and in my heart Susan and Rick, take care of each other and know I love you both...
Alan Irving
April 25, 2012
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all...God has a good man with him now.
April 24, 2012
To the Family:
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you find comfort in God's Word, the Bible. James 4:8 encourages; "Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you."
My condolences,
SJB.
Uncle Les and Aunt Suzie Marcum
April 24, 2012
Shannon, Susan, Tab and family;
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you. May God provide you enough strength to face these difficult times. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
"Uncle" Les and "Aunt" Suzie
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