Mr. Elbert Timmes

Mr. Elbert Timmes, 86, of 1423 W. Cimarron Drive, Peoria, IL passed away peacefully at 5:53 am Monday, June 11, 2012 at OSF ST. Francis Medical Center. Born April 6, 1926 in Jackson, MS to the late Charley and Ophelia (Rembert) Timmes, Elbert was drafted into the United States Army in 1944, spending two years serving in WWII. Upon return, he married the late Brenda L. Davis in 1946 and attended Bradley University graduating with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Administration specializing in Accounting. He married the late Betty Johnson in 1956. Elbert was employed by the U.S. Postal Service and was the first black letter Carrier promoted to supervisory position in Seattle, Washington. He retired in April 1982 after 33 years of governmental service with the title, Manager of Stations and Branches in the Seattle, WA area. Elbert Timmes spent a lifetime serving the communities he loved. He enjoyed an illustrious Masonic Career beginning in 1952 at the Henry Brown Lodge #22 in Peoria, IL and the Abiff Lodge #37 in Washington State, where he was Past Worship Master and Treasurer. In May 1986 he joined the Consistory # 67, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite receiving an Honorary 33rd degree. Elbert also devoted 54 + years to AmWay-Quixtar, Inc., when in 1968 he became the First Black Direct Distributor of AmWay in the Pacific Northwest. He continued to be a supporter of the Y.M.C.A. and a proud member of the International Y’s Men Club. Elbert lived on the Island of Kauai, Hawaii from 1995-2005. He later lived in Kennewick, WA until his return to Peoria in 2010. Elbert leaves to cherish his most precious memories; one son, E. Charles (Valerie) Timmes of Peoria; three daughters, Joan Vannette Timmes of Seattle, WA, Patricia Diane Timmes of Chicago, IL and Janice Priscilla Marshall of Peoria; two brothers, John (Kathryn) Timmes of Peoria and Tommie A. Timmes of Atlanta, GA; two sisters, Doris (Walter) Nelson of Chicago and Ida B. (Edward) Kelley of Jackson, MS; five grandchildren, Brittany, Trenton, Alicia, Regina and Damian; twelve great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; two wives, and one son, Milton Timmes. A Memorial service will be held at 11 am on Friday, June 15, 2012 at Bethel United Methodist Church. Visitation is one hour prior beginning at 10 am. U.S. Army Military Rites will be accorded. The Rev. Dr. Rose M. Booker-Jones will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church Building Fund. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. On line condolences may be made through simonsmortuary.com.

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Mr. Elbert Timmes

April 6, 1926 - June 11, 2012