Timothy (Timmy) Francis O'Brien age 59 of Garrett, IN and formerly of Toledo, OH died August 11, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born June 27, 1960 I Detroit, MI to Loretta (Takas) Bearringer and William T. O'Brien.
Tim's talents, to name a few, as a draftsman, a story teller whilst making people laugh, teaching himself to play the Guitar, cooking, enjoying and testing the limits of cherished lifelong friendships, all making him a memorable character. Timmy liked walking to his own drumbeat. He was a graduate of Whitmer H.S., Class of 1978.
He is survived by his beloved mother: Loretta Bearringer, sisters: Ann Mathews, Peggy (David) O'Brien-Mantha, Judy O'Brien Klauber, all of Sarasota, FL., Linda Erbskorn, Toledo, OH; brother: Michael O'Brien, Cave City, KUY; Randi (Traci) Bearringer, Toledo, OH; 4 nieces and nephews in Sarasota, FL.
Timmy was preceded in death by his fathers: William T. O'Brien and Ellis "Dad II" Bearringer, grandparents: Andrew and Johanna Takas, siblings by marriage: Deborah Mossing and James Bearringrer.
Tim will be sadly missed and remembered with great affection and warmth by his family and extended family and great friends. A gathering of friends will celebrate tim in Toledo, OH with a date and time tbd.
A special thanks to the people of Garrett who took Tim under their wing.
His life's thirst is quenched and he is now at peace.
Cremation by Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 C.R. 56, Garrett, IN
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