Timothy Crumbley

09/15/1963 - 01/14/2021

Obituary For Timothy Crumbley

Timothy A. “Tim” Crumbley was born September 15, 1963 to the union of late Charles Crumbley, Sr. and the late Willa Hodo Crumbley in Winder, GA; the heartbeat of Barrow County. Tim received his early education in the Barrow County school system where he became lauded for his superb athletic feats in both basketball and track and field. He continued to be a standout on the court, earning the nickname “Big O”, after NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson, and on the track as he entered high school at Winder-Barrow High; culminating with graduation in 1981.

Tim earned several scholarship offers in basketball; choosing to accept the offer to play at Georgia Southwestern College (now Georgia Southwestern University) in Americus, GA. While at Georgia Southwestern, Tim continued to excel in basketball, was initiated into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated through the Delta Delta Delta (Tri – Delta) Chapter, the Charter Line of the chapter, in Spring 1985, and he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business.

After college, Tim worked in several career fields; including production, retail, management and as an officer with the Muscogee County Police department before realizing his passion and purpose for assisting at risk youth. His passion and purpose drove Tim to return to school to earn his Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling while working for The Georgia Department of Family and Children Services. Wanting to have more of a positive impact on the lives of youth, Tim stepped out on faith and launched The Kenneth B. Walker Residential Home for Boys, which he named after his friend and fraternity brother tragically killed by police, in 2003. Up until the time of his passing, Tim remained hands on with the youth in the group home; continuing to serve as its Chief Executive Officer as KBW has been responsible for positively impacting the lives of nearly 1000 boys placed in its care via The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and The Department of Family and Children Services (DFACS).

In addition to his parents, Tim was predeceased by a son Javon and brothers: Charles Crumbley, Jr. and Jeffrey Crumbley, Sr.

On Thursday January 14th, Tim, himself, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life. He leaves to cherish his memory three aunts: Betty Ruth Teasley of Statham, GA, Willie Lee Crumbsy of Winder, GA, and Barbara Ann Everhart (Jack) of Athens, GA; an uncle: Herman Hodo (Sandra) of Bethlehem, GA; cousins who were raised as siblings: DaLencia Lawrence of Oglethorpe, GA, and Tracy Hodo of Monroe, GA; two nephews: Jeffrey Crumbley, Jr. and Michael Crumbley of Winder, GA; a niece: Nionna Crumbley of Winder, GA; a close cousin, Valeria Crumbsy of Winder, GA.

He also leaves a devoted companion, Paris Denise Brown; a stepdaughter by a previous marriage, Tyeshia N. Barker (Andre); granddaughter and apple of is eye, Iyani N. Little; a grandson, his heart and soul, Elijah “Pork Chop” Little; a host of cousins, other relatives fraternity brothers and lifelong friends.

The Homegoing Celebration will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. Graveside at Green Acres Cemetery. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 beginning at 3:00 P.M. and ending at 6:00 P.M. at Progressive.

The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.

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