Timothy was born on January 3, 1940 in Mint Hill, N.C. to Jack and Eden Tyner. He married his high school sweetheart Marcy Hough on June 15, 1959 and together they raised three children, Kathy, Monica and Wayne. He went on to serve in the United States Army for 31 years. Timothy was a veteran of the Vietnam war where he earned a Bronze Medal for his heroic and meritorious achievement. Timothy later served 20 years for the Cumberland County Sherrif’s Department. 

Timothy was preceded in death by his son, Jon Wayne Tyner Jr., father Ted R. Tyner, mother Marcella Odom Tyner, brother Jimmy Tyner and sister Joy Tyner Patterson. 

Timothy will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Marcy Hough Tyner; daughter, Kathy Tyner Phillips and husband Paul and their two children Jessica and Adam Phillips; daughter Monica Lynne Tyner; granddaughter, Lindsey Baker and her husband Jerry and their daughter Makailyn; granddaughter Brittany Fox and her husband Taylor. 

Timothy could accomplish anything he set his mind to and was a humble, hard-working man who loved his family. Timothy was passionate about golf, woodworking and enjoyed traveling with his wife in their motorhome. Timothy and Marcy also spent time in Avon Park, Florida where they enjoyed a close community of friends and leisure activities.

There will be a private event held at their residence.