Francis Daniel Timpson

FRANCIS DANIEL TIMPSON OBITUARY

Francis Daniel (Dan) Timpson, age 67, of Lawrenceville, GA, formerly
of Murphy, NC, passed away July 22, 2015, in a hospice facility in
Lawrenceville, Gwinett County, Georgia, after an extended illness.

Dan was born in Tillamook, Oregon, the son of the late Cecil James
Timpson, and Mary Jo O'Dell Timpson of Murphy. He was preceded in
death by an infant sister, Nancy Lynn Timpson, of Tillamook, and a
beloved younger sister, Lisa Timpson Fair, of Atlanta. He was a
graduate of Murphy High School, Class of 1966.

Dan is survived by his wife, Sharon Curry Timpson, of the home, a
step-son, Brian Ridley, of the home, and step-daughter, Deana Morgan,
of Houston, Texas. Also surviving are a brother, James (Jim) Timpson
of McDonough, Georgia; a sister, Patricia(Pat)Timpson Kephart, of
Murphy; and special cousins, Darrell Timpson and Gary Timpson of Atlanta.

Dan spent most of his adult life living and working in the Atlanta
area. He retired from the Clayton County School system in 2014. He
loved reading, playing golf, researching genealogy, watching sports
on television, and spending time with family. Those who knew or worked
with Dan will remember him as a dedicated and selfless worker,
intelligent and informed, who loved to delve into science, history,
and politics, surprising people with his depth of knowledge and
understanding of complex issues.

Dan suffered a birth injury which left him with severely restricted
use of his left arm and leg. A series of involved surgeries on his
leg and arm at Shriners Hospital for Children in Greenville, SC,
allowed him to eventually live an active and productive life. In
lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to:

Shriners Hospital for Children
950 West Faris Road
Greenville, SC 29605

The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 25, from 12:30 until
1:30 p.m. at Cochran Funeral Home in Murphy, with funeral services
following in the chapel. Interment will be in Hiwassee Baptist Church
cemetery in Murphy, where he was a member, following the service.

Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, NC. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.