William F. Timmons, Sr.

William F. Timmons, Sr., 73 yrs.old, of Tampa, FL, and formerly of Columbia, IL, passed away at Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL. He was born in St. Louis, MO, the son of the late Lester and Virginia (Jones) Timmons. He was married to Cynthia (Prewitt) Timmons, who survives him. William spent most of his life in Columbia, IL, and attended St Paul United Church of Christ. He began his life working on the family farm attending a one room schoolhouse. He later became a successful businessman and entrepreneur, starting his first business, a car refurbishment company, at the age of 16. After graduating, he worked for International Harvester as a mechanic, shop steward, and later union and management negotiator. He went on to work for Motor Transportation Company, starting out as a mechanic, he quickly rose to the Senior Vice President position at age 30.After earning a degree in business administration from Washington University, he joined PET Milk Corporation and lead their company as Vice President of Sales. After leaving PET, he owned and operated Main Street Pizza throughout Columbia, IL, and St. Louis, MO, for 5 years. Following his dreams, William then became a consultant for United Biscuit and traveled the world. Settling down with his family, William founded Food Team, Inc. As his business grew, William expanded creating Resources in Food and Food Team, which later became All Team Staffing & All Team Franchise Corporation. An avid sailor, he opted to move All Team Franchise Corporation to Florida to be next to the water. He was a loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend who will truly be missed. VisitationFriday, December 27, 2013 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmSt. Paul United Church of Christ 127 N. St. Paul, Columbia, IL Services Friday, December 27, 2013, 7:00 pmSt. Paul United Church of ChristColumbia, IL Pastor Bob Goddard, officiating Graveside Services Saturday, December 28, 2013 11:00 am Ava-Evergreen CemeteryAva, Illinois Memorial Contribution Suggestions In lieu of other types of gifts, donations are preferred to The Columbia Bluejay Football Association c/o Lawlor Funeral Home. Survivors Wife, Cynthia Timmons of Tampa, FL Children, Michelle Timmons, Lisa (Brian) Tilley, Kimberley (Justin) Siegel, Kayla Timmons, Randall (Elizabeth) Timmons, and Kristopher (Lisa) Timmons Step-Children, Shawn (Laura) Eagan, Keith (Sharleen) George, Victoria, Dillon, and Sydney Weaver 16 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren Sister, Rosetta (Clarence) ThomasBrother, Robert (Debbie) TimmonsOther relatives and friends Also Preceded In Death By Son, William F. Timmons Jr. Brother, Lester G. Timmons Jr. Sister, Glenda Pretto

William F. Timmons, Sr.

November 23, 1940 - December 18, 2013