Robert Austin Tims

Robert “Bob” Austin Tims, 78 of Jonesboro; passed away September 17, 2021, in Jonesboro. Bob was born December 21, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, son of the late Robert M. and W. Eileen Tims Bristol. He was united in marriage to his beloved Jane Moore Tims in 1980, and they shared 41 years of devotion to each other. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1962 and traveled the coast for four years working in electronics and the defense industry. He began working in 1967 in missile electronics and the early days of computer development with Texas Instruments. He would continue to work in electronics for various companies until 1976 after which he attended flight school in Arkansas. He became an accomplished pilot and owned and operated his own Air Charter service flying for several industries in Jonesboro. Beginning in 1985 Bob worked as a computer programmer, analyst, and consultant for numerous companies in Arkansas and Mississippi. Bob was a life-long learner, earning his bachelor's degree in computer science from Arkansas State University in 1995. Bob had a deep love and compassion for animals and for years had an Animal Wildlife Rehab and Rescue in his back yard rescuing many critters from raccoons to possums. He was also a passionate researcher always looking for information about issues he was interested in and sharing his research with his friends. He also had an appreciation for our country’s foundation so he collected antique history texts. He was a devoted model train enthusiast who had recently build an intricate layout with help from Jane who did the “pretty stuff” while he constructed the electronics. He also had an impressive stamp collection, and was an avid reader whose motto was “One is none, and two is one.” Most importantly, Bob studied the Bible, was a believer in Jesus and His ways, and was a lifelong truth seeker about man’s relationship to God. He was a member of the Cathedral Baptist Church in Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Terry D. Tims, and a brother, Terry L. Tims. Survivors include his wife, Jane of the home, one sister Linda Lechner (Mike), two brothers, Mitchell and Russ Tims (Lynette), one son, Jason C. Tims, three daughters, Lynn Tims Breazzeal (Richard), Chelsea Tims LoCicero (Anthony), Shana Tims, grandchildren, Kira, Jordana, Chanse, Angel, Stephanie, Savanna, Travis, Marika, twelve great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Memorial Service will be October 1, 2021 at 1 P.M. in the Cathedral Baptist Church in Jonesboro, 2706 Alexander Dr.

Robert Austin Tims

December 21, 1942 - September 17, 2021