Search Results

TIMMONS -- James Timmons, 70, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955, died on July 20, 2004. He is survived by his four children, Michael E. Timmons of Albuquerque, Jerry E. Timmons and wife, Linda of Albuquerque J. Mark Timmons and wife, Peggy of Austin, TX and Lynda D. Heaney and husband, Henry of Lubbock, TX; fathers wife, Illene Timmons of Albuquerque; ten grandchildren, Michelle, Brandon, Heather, Monica, Jason, Amy, Luanita, Christina, Steven, and Bryan; and five great grandchildren, Megan, Aiko, Riley, Eli, and Tora; one brother, Walter Ray Timmons and wife, Gretchen of Portland, OR; sister, Betty Louise Lytle and husband, Jim of Lawrenceburg, IN; brother-in-law, Nelson Sherrill of Arlington, TX. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara and a sister, Frances Sherrill. James was born in Vaughan, NM on September 27, 1933 to Sam and Naomi Timmons. The Timmons family migrated to New Mexico in the 1860's. In early 1940's, James's family moved to Clovis, NM where James learned to farm and went to school. James graduated from Clovis High School in 1951 and married his high school sweetheart, Barbara in 1953 and served his country in the Army at Ft. Bliss, TX from 1953 to 1955. After he was discharged, James and Barbara moved to Albuquerque, NM where the family has remained. During James long life, he worked for the railroad, in construction as a heavy equipment mechanic and welder, and has farmed in the Alameda and Corrales area. He retired from farming around 1995 and retired from Sparling Construction in 2002. James was a member of the Bosque Cuadrillas Square Dance Club, The Lobo Club, and was involved in the 4H Club, and Bernalillo County Extension Service. He was a member of Harwood United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Operating Engineers Local Union in Albuquerque. Service was held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Harwood United Methodist Church, 420 San Lorenzo NW with Pastor Chere Lyon, officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Harwood United Methodist Church or to the 4H Club, C/O Bernalillo County Extension Service, 1510 Menaul NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. French Mortuary 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Sun July 25, 2004