Tim Guy Wilson

August 31, 1955 - May 16, 2018

Tim Guy Wilson of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at his residence in Knoxville. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 21, 2018 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Knoxville. Burial will follow at Ruckman Cemetery, north of Knoxville. Tim was born in Knoxville, Iowa on August 31, 1955 to Samuel Thomas and Jane (Beem) Wilson. Tim was raised south of Attica and graduated from Twin Cedars High School, Class of 1973. After high school Tim worked with his brother Tom on heating and cooling for a few years before managing a bowling alley and later owned a bowling alley in Clarinda. For many years Tim was a Paramedic for Clarke County Rescue. Tim retired due to health concerns in 2005. On June 12, 1987, in Spencer, Iowa, Tim and Darlene “Midge” Anderson were united in marriage. They enjoyed 23 years of marriage and lived in Knoxville, Pella, Clarinda, and for 18 years Osceola. Midge died on Wednesday, August 4, 2010. Tim was an active person most of his life. In school he was an Eagle Scout and later became a Boy Scout Leader. Tim was also a very friendly and a social person. He was an active member of the First Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed morning coffee with his friends at Prairie Village Apartments. Tim is survived by his son Chad Lee Wilson; two step daughters, Robin (Frank) DeHeer and Kelly Kamerick; two stepsons, Tim Hill, and Ed (Darlene) Hill; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Tim is also survived by his brother Tom (Brenda) Wilson of rural Knoxville and two nephews, Wayde (Barb) Wilson and Kelly (Jennifer) Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Jane (Beem) Wilson; his wife Midge Wilson; his sister Dixie Birkenholz; three grandchildren, Michelle, Steven, and Joshua; and one niece Kelli Wilson. A memorial has been established to Tim’s family. Online condolences can be sent to www.winfieldfh.com. WINFIELD FUNERAL HOME ~ KNOXVILLE, IOWA 202 E. Washington Street Leroy Winfield, Funeral Director 641-842-5126 www.winfieldfh.com