Josiah E. Timmons Jr., never knew a stranger

Josiah E. Timmons Jr., 96, of Bishopville, Md., died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center in Millsboro. Born in Bishopville, Josiah was the son of the late Josiah E. and Frances (Bunting) Timmons. 

 He was a retired purchasing agent for Green Giant and a weighmaster for Mountaire Farms. 

Josiah was a life member of Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173. He was also a member of American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro and Post 123 in Berlin, and a former member of Bishopville Vol. Fire Dept. He spent most of his best days tending to his garden and filling his produce stand for local customers.  He never knew a stranger.

He is survived by a son, Stephen P. Timmons and wife Suzanne of Millsboro;  a daughter-in-law, Luanne Timmons of Salisbury; five grandchildren, Ryan Timmons (Jennifer), Jessica Short (Kirby), Stephanie Joseph (Joshua), Josiah Timmons IV, and Carrie Webster (Robert); eight great-grandchildren, Aalyah, Sarah, KJ, Kayla, Layton, Luke, Lance, David and a great-great-grandson, Nate. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise L. Timmons; a son, Josiah Timmons III; two brothers, George Lee Timmons and Elton Timmons; two sisters, Ruth Hazzard and Pauline Johnson.

A graveside service will be held at noon, Tuesday, Feb. 22, at Bishopville Cemetery, Bishopville, with Rev. Bob Hudson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Selbyville Elks Lodge 2173, 13324 Worcester Hwy., Bishopville, MD 21813.

Condolences may be sent by visiting bishophastingsfh.com.