Timmons, Gerald Ernest "Tim", 90, retired Southwestern Bell lineman and trainer, passed away, Friday, May 28, 2010, at Lakepoint of Augusta.

He was born October 11, 1919, in What Cheer, Iowa to Joseph Edgar and Edith Marethia (Kent) Timmons. Tim served in the US Army during World War II. He married Wilma Faye Evey on January 31, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas. She preceded him in death on April 27, 1952. He then married Dola "Fern" (Long) McCune on August 29, 1956, in Augusta.

Survivors include his spouse Fern of Augusta; sons Terry (Connie) Timmons of Burleson, Texas, Gary Timmons of Greeley, Colorado; daughter Kathy (Brian) Kumpan of Amarillo, Texas; step-sons Ron (Sandy) McCune, of Wichita, David (Linda) McCune of Augusta; brother Dale (Wanda) Timmons of White City, Florida; grandchildren Sheila, Steve, Stacy, Rick, Sharla, Stormy, David and Jonny; 20 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Wilma; brother LaVern "Tiny" Timmons; sister Velma Calef; grandchildren Jenny Timmons and John McCune.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 3, at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

A memorial has been established with First United Methodist Church, 2420 North Ohio, Augusta, 67010 or in care of the funeral home.

Dunsford~Zeiner Funeral Home, 201 East Fifth, Augusta, Kansas 67010,
(316) 775-6363 www.dunsford~zeiner.com