Roger Leigh Timmons, 94, of Seminole Island, Huntsville, and formerly of Belle Center, passed away Tuesday evening, January 7, 2020, at his home.
Roger was born on October 5, 1925, in West Jefferson to the late James C. and Ruby (Harbage) Timmons. He married Elizabeth “Betty” Sidner on June 5, 1948, in West Jefferson, and she preceded him in death on October 30, 2015. Roger was also preceded in death by brothers Robert and Ben Timmons, and a grandson J.R. Shaw.
Roger is survived by his daughter Kelly (Robert) Shaw of Rushsylvania; son Grant Timmons of Zanesfield; three grandchildren: Heather, Heidi, and Roger (Heather) Shaw; a great-grandson Barrett Eugene Shaw; and several nephews.
Roger graduated from West Jefferson High School, attended Findlay College, and proudly served in the US Navy during World War II. He was a salesman for the Ohio Seed Company, farmed locally, and owned the Little Red Mill in Belle Center for many years. Roger was a member of Bellefontaine First Church of God, Madison Lodge #221 F&AM, Bellefontaine American Legion Post #173, Kenton Elks Lodge #157. He was a past member of the West Jefferson Village Council and the Madison County School Board.
Pastor Gary Brown will officiate Roger’s funeral on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at 12 noon at the Bellefontaine First Church of God, where visitation will be held from 10am to 12 noon prior to the funeral. Burial will be at a later date. Military honors will be provided following the funeral service by members of the Logan County Veteran Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bellefontaine First Church of God, 1000 East Brown Ave. Bellefontaine, OH 43311, or to Universal Home Health & Hospice, 921 Rush Ave. Bellefontaine, OH 43311.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the staff of Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, and online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com