H.R. No. 1300
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of James Carlton Timmons were
deeply saddened by his passing on March 7, 2011, at the age of 89;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Young County on September 22, 1921, "Red"
Timmons graduated from Olney High School and went on to serve his
country as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II;
in 1950, he graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a
bachelor's degree in architectural engineering; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Timmons enjoyed a long and successful career as
a registered professional engineer; initially employed as an
architectural design engineer, he later joined the North American
Rockwell Hercules facility in McGregor, where he served with
distinction for 34 years in construction and industrial and project
engineering; a leader in his industry, he held the offices of
president and state director with the Waco chapter of the Texas
Society of Professional Engineers, and in 1987 he was named
Engineer of the Year; he retired that same year and spent the next
chapter of his life farming in Gholson; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of McLennan County, Mr. Timmons
was a valued member of Trinity Methodist Church in Waco, which later
became Central United Methodist Church, and he served his fellow
congregants on a number of committees; the local Meals on Wheels
also benefited from his volunteer efforts; and
WHEREAS, He married the former Mildred Wreyford in December
1948 and they became the parents of three children, Carol, James,
and Stephen; in 2008, after nearly six decades together, Mrs.
Timmons passed away; Mr. Timmons later moved to Tyler, where he was
fortunate enough to find love a second time with Winnie Fenton; and
WHEREAS, Although Red Timmons is deeply missed, memories of
his generosity, his devotion to his family, and his delightful
sense of humor will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of
those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James Carlton Timmons
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his
daughter, Carol Lanthrum, and her husband, Tim; to his sons, Dr.
James Timmons and his wife, Dr. Carolyn Timmons, and Stephen
Timmons; to his grandchildren, Janelle and Clint Lanthrum and Liza
and Zach Timmons; to his brother, Burl Timmons; to his sister,
Barbara Fegett; to his special friend, Winnie Fenton; and to his
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of James
Carlton Timmons.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1300 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 21, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House