He was born on April 9, 1946 in Dixon, the son of Paul Delson and Carmel Mary (Roman) Timmons. He was raised in Nelson and attended school there. He began his working career with IDOT in the mid 1960’s then worked a brief time at Lawrence Brothers in Sterling. He was hired on with the former Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, from which he retired after over 30 years of service. Following retirement, he began working for the McDonald Funeral Home, a position he held for 20 years working in many capacities. He was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He had enjoyed riding his bike and listening to his scanner and going to meals at the Railside in Nelson.
Survivors include his wife, Sue; daughter, Michelle “Shelly” (Scott) Schipper of Morrison; son, James (Dawn) Timmons of Sterling; brother, Paul (Sally) Timmons of Sterling; 8 grandchildren: Brandon Johnson, Sean Johnson, Mark Michels, Joseph (Jennifer) Michels, Travis Schipper, Monica (Alex) Nielsen, Haylie and Amiah Schipper; 6 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters: Noralee Stowell, Carmel Henderson, Judy Arey and Jean Ann Wilson; and a brother Duane Timmons.
A gathering of friends and family will take place on Monday, September 7, 2026 from 10 -11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls, followed by the Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.
Memorials in his memory may be given to St. Andrew Church.
Condolences can be shared at mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
