Rusty’s Eulogy to Tim

Tim’s Eulogy

I have known Tim for about 12 years. In those years we became very close friends. He was my Best Friend, he was in my wedding, he was a confidant, and a great person to bounce ideas off of.

Tim was one of those rare individuals, who you meet through life, that you just say – Wow, That’s a great guy. He was one of those people who would give you the shirt off his back. All you had to do was ask.

Tim and I worked together over the years on various projects, so not only were we close friends, we also were colleagues. When I would call Tim, and say, “Hey, I have this new project or Have this going on, what do you think?” His famous last words to me were “I’ve got your 6 brother.” When I heard those words, it always made me feel at ease.

I have to take this time to Thank - Lynn and Lynelle for bringing Tim into this world. You raised one hell of a great Man. If it weren’t for you, I would never have met him, and grown to love him the way I do. Thank you.

Tim has gone to Heaven where he will see Zeke again. Imagine the welcoming home he will get from Zeke, his companion of 14 plus years. In a dream, that my wife Laurie had, she said Tim came to visit her, and told her he was playing ball with Zeke and Reddi, my dog who passed last December. He is going to keep an eye on her for me.

Although Tim has left this Earth, he has not left our hearts. He will always hold a very special place in our hearts. Tim, you have touched everyone’s heart that you came in contact with. I know that you touched me and my family’s heart in ways you will never know. You became a part of our family and lives. When you laughed, we laughed. When you hurt, we hurt.

You have found peace, but I am still in pain over your passing. As with your family and other friends, my pain runs deep, and it will only lessen with the passage of time. You have been called home, so you are no longer in pain, you are no longer fearful of the night; you are now in Gods hands.

We will miss your laughter and your antics for a long time to come. There is a hole in our hearts that your presence once filled. Although, we hurt now, we must remember all the fun, joy and pleasure we shared with you.

Over the years that Tim and I knew each other, we worked together, played together, cried together, and, of course, got into trouble together. I will cherish all of those times we spent together, even when we could not be there in person. Now that you have gone to be in Gods hands, I have only one last thing to say to you, Tim.

I’ve got your 6 brother!