Clinton O. "C.O." Timmins, age 88, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on Monday, October 3, 1932, in Frackville, a son of the late Walter M Timmins and the late Katie A (Kessler) Timmins.

He attended Williamson College of the Trades, Media.

He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and then in the PA National Guard in the 193rd Special Operations Wing Association until his retirement from the service as a Master Sgt.

C.O. was a self employed HVAC contractor and then retired from Mechanicsburg Navy Depot.

He was a member of the Christian Life Assembly, Camp Hill.

He was also a member of American Legion Post 177, Newport.

C.O. loved hunting, woodworking, and camping.

His wife, Phyllis E (Stoner) Timmins, passed away on December 16, 2020. He was also preceded in death by his parents; by a brother, Walter Warren Timmins; and by two sisters, Melva Timmins and Wilda Wilson.

He is survived by three daughters, Denise J Peirce of Harrisburg, Dawn J Timmins of Mechanicsburg, and Deanna J Bell of Etters; a son, Clinton A Timmins and his wife Traci of Sacramento; eight grandchildren, Lynette Lee, Michelle Peirce, Candice Bostdorf, Kyle Peirce, Matthew Gross, Megan Edwards, Melinda Scheib, and Ethan Timmins; ten great grandchildren; a sister, Pauline Evans and her husband Ronald of Trinity, NC; and several nieces and nephews.

Private service will be held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, with Rev. Dennis Sproull officiating.

Burial will be made in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

Memorial contributions can be made to Homeland Hospice, 2300 Vartan Way #270, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .