Timmie was born in Detroit, Michigan. He attended Detroit Public Schools and Job Corp. He worked for Grace Hospital in Detroit and Carl's Chop House.

Timmie was kind, loving and thoughtful. He had a real zest for life. He loved eating out and drinking coffee. His favorite song was Red, Red Wine.

Timmie leaves to cherish his memory seven brothers, Dave, Michael (Diantha), Gary (Alethea), Arthur, Mark, Roger and Joseph (Nikki) along with many nieces and nephews.

"Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out to a resurrection of life.." John 5:28, 29