Timothy Brown

Timothy Carl Brown of Trussville, Alabama, age 68, passed away Monday, July 14th doing what he loved. He was born on August 25th, 1956 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, moved to Birmingham, AL in 1966 and graduated from Huffman High School in 1976.He competed in Track for Huffman High School and Jeff State Jr. college in distance running and set several records at both schools. Tim served in the US Air Force for over 25 years, was a load-master on a Special Forces Talon 2 for most of those years and was in multiple campaigns from the early 1980's until his retirement in 2005. He had many medals and decorations including the Distinguished Flying Cross. Tim is survived by his brother Tom Brown (Paula), his sister Terrie Awtrey (Tim), his children Levi Boling and Corabeth Taylor, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister Tammie Richey and his parents Tom and Barbara Brown. Tim loved riding his motorcycle, helping friends and strangers, and spending time with his children.He will be deeply missed by all who loved him. The funeral service will be Tuesday, July 29th at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville, Alabama. Visitation will be at 9 AM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with service beginning at 10 AM. Graveside will be at  1:15 at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama. There will be a meal available for all who wish to attend after the graveside service at Faith Lutheran Church in Clay, Alabama (6704 Deerfoot Parkway, Clay AL)In honor of Tim, do something to help someone, friend or stranger.In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation: specialops.org