Patrick Timmons

Patrick G. "Pat" Timmons, 62, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, died on Monday August 11, 2014.

Pat was born on June 26, 1952 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Eugene E. "Tim" and Catherine "Jeanette" (Dearing) Timmons. He was raised in Homestead, Florida graduating from South Dade High School in 1971. In 1973, he moved to Indiana to pursue his wife's hand in marriage.

At the age of 21, Pat began a 41 year career as a Police Officer with the City of Louisville. Over the next 30 years he served in a variety of assignments including West Louisville Patrol Officer, Louisville Police Motorcycle Drill Team, Detective Bureau – Evidence Technician Unit, Narcotics Bureau – Technical Detective, and Traffic Bureau. Among his recognitions include being honored with the Governor's Award for Drunk Driving Enforcement in 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1998 for apprehending the most impaired drivers in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Pat joined the Prospect City Police Department in 2003 where he has served for the past 11 years. He had a great love of his family and friends. Pat enjoyed helping others and was devoted to making the world a better place.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Joann M. (Book); son, David Timmons (Livvy); daughter Allyson Kamer (Timothy); brother, Michael Timmons (Naomi); sister, Kathleen Brenenstuhl (Jim); grandchildren, Reed, Violet, and Theodore Timmons and Calvin Kamer.

His Visitation will be from 10 AM to 8 PM on Friday, August 15, 2014 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Saturday at St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church (5719 Saint Marys Road Floyds Knobs, IN 47119) followed by burial in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (301 E. Main Street, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40202).