Timothy Marc "Timo" Alexander

Highlands - Timothy Marc "Timo" Alexander, age 55, of Highlands, died Friday September 7, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Tim was the loving husband of 35 years to Debbie "Trudy" Rogers Alexander, and devoted father of Timothy Cole Alexander, and Carly Lynn Alexander. He was the first born of Nan Alexander (Howard) Liner and the Late Jack L. Alexander. He is survived by his wife and children and four siblings, Lisa (David) Wyatt of Highlands, Vicki A. Stokes of Destin, Fl, Wes (Norma) Alexander of Gainesville, GA, and Rachel (Chris) Vanhorn of Otto, NC.

Tim was a known master craftsman who worked for Schmitt Building Contractors for 19 years as a carpenter and cabinet maker. He owned and operated Alexander's Woodworks for the next 12 years and at the time of his death was back with Schmitt's in their cabinet shop. He retired as a volunteer fireman with the Highlands Fire Department after 27 years of service. Tim was also a leader with the Highlands Boy Scout Troop for many years, and a member of the Highlands Jaycees.

Tim was a kind, gentle man, known for his ever present warm smile and compassion for others. Tim's passions were the hours spent in his wood shop and the time he spent with his family.

A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Highlands at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12th. Rev. Jim Kinard officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, LLC.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Highlands Fire Dept. or to the Highlands Emergency Council.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.