He was born on March 8th, 1955, in Lansing Michigan, to Lavern and Phyllis Timmins of Williamston, Michigan.
He was raised in Williamston and graduated from Dansville High School. From there he attended a trade school to become a front-end specialist.
He went on to become a mechanic for Ford and then Chrysler. When the Chrysler dealership shutdown he found employment as a semi driver. He drove for years with Johnson and Johnson trucking until they closed their doors. He then was employed by Roth Trucking for over 30 years hauling the mail for the Lansing Postal Service.
Ken previously resided in Williamston, Dansville, Howell, Laingsburg, Evart, Houghton Lake, Lansing and retired in Roseville, Michigan.
Most remember Ken for his tall height of 6'9", blue jeans and flannel shirts. He was a private man who kept to himself but if you were lucky enough to get to know him, he was a big teddy bear. He loved the outdoors, hunting, playing pool, bowling, golf, riding motorcycles, family camping trips with big bonfires and spending time with close friends.
Ken is survived by his ex-wife Linda; children Tim (Jennifer) Booth, Chad (Stacy) Booth, Jarod Timmins, Todd (Becky) Booth, and Kira (Rick) Harte (nee Timmins); 14 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother William Lavern Timmins; sister Raberta Kay Timmins; 5 nieces and 4 nephews and their families; and lifelong best friends Arthur and Carol Beaulieu.
He is preceded in death by his father Lavern Junior Timmins; mother Phyllis Lavone (Peters) Timmins; and brother Rodney Lee Timmins.
A funeral service for Kenneth will be held Friday, August 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM with a visitation one hour prior at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 East Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912.
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