TIMMONS Peter Woodruff Timmons died Tuesday, September 16, at home with his caregivers. He was born February 4, 1964 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Worthington, Ohio, to Reverend Thomas J. Timmons III and Sarah Selkirk Timmons. As a child Peter resided at Pinewood Nursing Home in Sardinia, Ohio, and with the John and Selma Woodruff family in Mount Orab, Ohio. He moved to London in 1974 to live with his family. In 1990 he chose to move to Oakwood Meadows in London. Peter graduated from Fairhaven School in 1986 and worked at Matco from 1986 to the time of his death. He was a Special Olympian and won several medals. He enjoyed ski trips and vacations at Camp Courageous. Though a man of few words, Pete was an affectionate guy who could brighten a room. He liked the company of friends and family, and also liked ice cream and an occasional Dr. Pepper. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of London. Peter was preceded in death by his father in 2011 and is survived by his mother as well as his brothers Stephen Andrew Timmons and David Selkirk Timmons, his sister-in-law Robin Bitters, and many other relatives, friends, and caregivers. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of London at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 19. The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family recommends donations to the First United Methodist Church, 52 North Main St., London, OH 43140. The family is being served by the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 N. Main Street, London. Online condolences for the family may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Date: 2014-09-19