William Timothy “Tim” Echols, age 65, of Alto, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Mr. Echols was born on January 11, 1959, in Hall County, Georgia, to the late Jimmy A. and Valvoreth Morrison Echols.
Tim was a graduate of East Hall High School, where he excelled on the track team, holding a state record for several years. Tim was a member of Enon Baptist Church. A skilled cabinet maker and carpenter by trade, his craftsmanship was admired by many and he took great pride in everything he built. Though life presented him with numerous health challenges, Tim never wavered in his positive outlook. His strength inspired those around him, as he faced each obstacle without any complaint. Above all, Tim was a loving family man who cherished his entire family, especially his sons. He also found joy in cheering for the Atlanta Braves, his favorite team.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Ashley Echols, of Gainesville; sons Garrett Echols, of Gainesville, and Gabriel Echols, of Gainesville; grandchildren, Lexxi and Hunter; sister and brother-in-law, Teresa and Bruce Jackson, of Alto; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jarl and Beth Echols, of Alto; Judah and Kelly Echols, of Alto; Jonathan and Denise Echols, of Gillsville; aunts, Joann Brock, Janice Dale, Willa Lee Coker; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, with Rev. Raymond Payne, Rev. Mark Thomas, and Rev. Gerry Wiley officiating. Interment will follow in the Enon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
