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Obituary For Matthew M. Timmons
Sergeant First Class (Retired) Matthew McLewis Timmons transitioned peacefully Thursday at Midtown Medical Center at the age of 76.
The son of the late Malachi, Sr. and Inez Dawkins Timmons, Sgt. Timmons was born in Dade City, FL. He was a United States Army Veteran of 23 1/2 years, who was also retired from the United States Postal Service following 16 years as a mail handler. He was a member of Smiths Grove AME Zion Church where he served as a Trustee, Steward and with the Sons of Varick. He was also a Mason. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Marion Timmons and Malachi Timmons, Jr.
Surviving his departure with cherished memories, include: his wife of 48 years, Mrs. Carolyn Johnson Timmons; three sons, Mark Timmons, Robert Timmons, Sr. and Michael Davis; three daughters, Teri Green (Steven), Angelyn Chaney and Vivian Swinson; six grandchildren; Brandon Green, Caroline Chaney, Robert Timmons, Jr., Cameron Green, Kennedi Chaney and Dantrell Marshall; two great grandchildren, Kenzo Green and Cayson Jenkins; a devoted niece and two nephews, Felicia Plummer, Dwayne Hill and Douglas Wright; loving in-laws, Dr. Betty Smith, Jacqueline Williams (Nathaniel) and Constance Wright (Larry); a host of other loving nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
The Homegoing Celebration for SFC Timmons will be Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 12 noon at the Smiths Grove AME Zion Church with Pastor Reverend Dr. Linda Wright officiating.
Visitation will begin Today at 2 p.m. with a Family Hour from 5 til 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.
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Add A CondolenceTo the Family: My condolences to all of you. May the wonderful memories you shared and the promises found in God’s word soothe your hearts. Look ahead to the future, confident that Jehovah God will fulfill all of his promises. Daniel 12:2 and Acts 24:15, “ ... there shall be a resurrection of the dead...”
My sincere condolences to the family at this time of loss. Even Jesus wept at the loss of a loved loved one. Please draw comfort from the scriptural promises at Acts 24:15 and Rev 21:3, 4 knowing that God cannot lie (Isaiah 46:10, 11).
To the family: The Mickens High School of 1960 sends its deepest sympathy. We ask God to grant Matthew the great reward of Heaven.
To the family : The Mickens High class of 1960 sends its deepest sympathy. We ask God to grant Matthew the everlasting reward of Heaven.
CAROLYN AND FAMILY, THROUGH THE DARKEST HOURS, THE LONGEST NIGHTS, THE LONELIEST MOMENTS,GOD'S LOVE WILL SURROUND YOU, HIS STRENGTH WILL UPHOLD YOU, AND HIS PEACE WILL FILL YOUR HEART.FAMILY BE ENCOURAGED. YOU ARE LOVED. FANNIE HARMON and FAMILY
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. With deepest sympathy, Joseph & Rosa Hill of Trilby, FL
To family and friends my deepest sympathies to you for the loss of your love one. Losing a loved one in death is very painful. May you find comfort in the Scriptures found at John 5:28,29 and Isaiah 26:19 that promises our loved ones who have died can live again. May the God of all comfort and tender mercies sustain you at this difficult time. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 Learn more about the resurrection hope at (spam)
