Obituaries

March 5, 1957 to October 22, 2024

MEDARYVILLE - Raymond T. “Lurch” Timmons, 67, of Wheatfield, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Rensselaer.

He was born March 5, 1957 to the late Orville M. and Georgia M. [Ream] Timmons. He attended the Gillam School, graduated from West Central High School in 1975, and completed courses at Nashville Diesel College.

Raymond Timmons

He is survived by:
Amy M. Looney, Wheatfield, Partner
Raymond N. (Jennifer) Timmons, Francesville, Son
Patrick M. (Ashley) Timmons, Wheatfield, Son
Katlyn R. (Kyle) Duryea, Peoria, IL, Daughter
6 Grandchildren
1 Great-Granddaughter
Jean K. (James) Meyer, Argos, Sister
Roger L. Timmons, Ora, Brother
Carol L. Richie Warran, Rensselaer, Sister
Marlene F. Collins, Monterey, Sister
LuAnn Allen, Medaryville, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Robert R. Timmons, Brother
Amos Richie, Brother-in-law
Rex Allen, Brother-in-law

Mr. Timmons retired from Chester, Inc. after over 40 years of service. In recent years, he enjoyed helping a local farmer whenever needed. He was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as gardening and canning. He was an incredibly hardworking and talented man. There was nothing he couldn’t fix, and he could build anything out of little to nothing with no waste. It has been said that he could create a swing set with just a fork and a straw. He was a man of few words, but was also well-known to many as a practical joker with a sarcastic sense of humor. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville. The family requests that visitors share a favorite story of Raymond with them. A collection box will be available at the funeral home. Visitors may  bring their own note, or use the note cards provided. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 28, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.