Clayton H. TimkenOcean Pines- Clayton H. Timken, age 92, of Berlin, Maryland, and formerly of Rockville, Maryland, died at home on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Known as "Tim", he was born on Wednesday, April 30, 1924, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Harold A. Timken, Sr. and Caroline Maurer Timken. He was the husband of Dorothy Boudreaux Timken, whom he married in New Orleans on October 16, 1951, and with whom he recently celebrated 65 wonderful years of marriage. Tim's survivors include his wife Dorothy, son Brian C. Timken, and daughter Janet Timken Gallagher and husband Andy; four grandchildren, Allie C. Timken, Robert B. Timken and wife Eileen, Kelly Gallagher Cole and husband Jay, and Andrew P. Gallagher; and two great-grandchildren, J. Christopher Cole and Aubrey C. Cole. Tim is also survived by his brother Maurice C. Timken. He was preceeded in death by his parents, brother Harold A. Timken, Jr., and sisters Joyce C. Timken and Mildred Timken Meehan. Tim graduated from Fortier High School in New Orleans, in 1942, where he was captain of the football team. Setting aside a football scholarship to Tulane University, he instead enlisted in the Navy to serve his country during World War II. Tim's natural mechanical inclinations were soon realized and after training at the University of Missouri Packard Marine Engine School, he was assigned to maintain PT boat engines in San Diego. Following his naval service, Tim attended Tulane University, where he played tackle on the football team and was an honored All Southeastern Conference player. After marriage, Tim and Dot relocated to Maryland, where Tim pursued a career in quality control at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, retiring after 35 years in 1986, as Assistant Supervisor of Plant Services Group Tim loved to garden, cook fantastic southern meals for friends and family, and particularly, to craft with wood. He spent many happy hours in his basement workshop, where he built furniture and other items. He was a dedicated duck-pin bowler on the JHUAPL team, and loved to play tennis with his children. After 48 years in the DC metro area, Tim and Dot settled in Ocean Pines, Maryland in 1999. He enjoyed traveling, spending time with his grandkids and great-grands, playing Chickenfoot with friends, and attending church at Buckingham Presbyterian. Tim was a true soft-spoken southern gentleman, a kind and gentle man, who deeply loved his family. A memorial service in celebration of Tim's life will be held at Buckingham Presbyterian Church in Berlin, Maryland, on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 11:00am. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Parklawn Cemetery in Rockville, Maryland. Contributions in celebration of Tim's life can be made to Coastal Hospice P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com