Thomas Timmons

Thomas Lee Timmons, 77, of Asheboro, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro.

A funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, with Rev. Austria officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Mr. Timmons was born on March 27, 1945, in Randolph County to the late James Willie Timmons, Sr., and Mildred McCummings Timmons. He enjoyed golfing and learning how to play the guitar. He was a great athlete in his youth playing baseball and basketball. Family and church were very important to him.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Timmons was preceded in death by his sister, Tonette Timmons; and brother, James "Red" Timmons.

He is survived by his children, Randall Timmons (Carla) of Charleston, SC, Tina Timmons of Asheboro, Frederick Timmons (Stephanie) of Pflugerville, TX; brothers, Billy Joe Timmons (Serita) of Asheboro, Milton Timmons (Teresa) of Greensboro; sisters, Barbara Ann Lampley (Robert) of Hackensack, NJ, Gloria Dean Williams (Claudious) of Greensboro, Elizabeth Neal of Asheboro, Amanda Timmons, Paulette Timmons, and Rosa Lee Timmons all of Paterson, NJ; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a special companion, Faye Cassidy; a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service.