John S. "Sammy" Timms Jr.

John Samuel 'Sammy' Timms, Jr., 69, of Calhoun Falls, died Monday, February 6, 2017, at the Abbeville Area Medical Center. He was born in Calhoun Falls to the late John Samuel Timms and Frances Timms Carlisle. Mr. Timms was a graduate of Calhoun Falls High School and honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was the owner and operator of Timms Auto Parts in Calhoun Falls and was associated with Auto Salvage in Greenwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank Carlisle, Harold L. Carlisle and Jackie Timms. Mr. Timms is survived by two sisters, Sonya Rhodes (Don) of Greenwood and Rebekah Conant (Scott) of Fort Mill; two brothers, James Henry Carlisle of Hodges and Ottis Epps Carlisle of Easley; and Andrew, Dylan and Dominic, children of a friend. Graveside Services will be 11:00AM, Friday, February 10, 2017 at Latimer Cemetery, Hwy. 81, Calhoun Falls, SC with Pastor Clint Carter officiating. Memorial contributions, in memory of Mr. Timms, may be sent to Cedarwood Community Church Building Fund, PO Box 49518, Greenwood, SC 29649. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Calhoun Falls Chapel is assisting the Timms family.