Timothy Dedman

Timothy Alan Dedman The best player on our team has been traded. After being drafted on October 2, 1975 and completing 29 years of service for the Earthly team, Timothy Alan Dedman is now playing for the Lord’s team. Tim’s love of sports and recreation was a central theme throughout his life. He enjoyed sharing his love of sports with any who would listen. Tim loved camaraderie and teamwork, laughing and teasing. He enjoyed family and friends. He liked to help people and share his heart. His zest for life was evident in everything he did. His crossover from earth to heaven occurred at home, in Montgomery, at 8:30pm on Saturday, July 23, 2005 after his heroic battle against leukemia. Tim was surrounded by his family and went peacefully in his sleep, just as he had requested from hospice. He smiled and laughed up to his last 24 hours with us. He was able to look over the lake and take in beauty and nature during his final days. Tim is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart of 10 years, Michelle, his mother, Lois, sister, Lisa Kaminski and husband, nephew Adam, brother Marcus Dedman and wife, nieces Tay and Amber and grandmother, Virdie. Predeceasing him is his father, R.M. Dedman. Tim is also loved by his family in marriage but more so in heart, Philip and Valerie Judd, Jacob and Heather. So many words can describe him: sweet, nice, gentle, patient, kind, joyful, laughing, helpful, comic, playful, strong, athletic, outdoorsman, protector, and loving. Tim gave a little of each of those to everyone he let into his life. He filled so many roles at once, husband, son, brother, son-in-law and brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, grandchild and friend. Tim loved his family and friends and was saddened to have to leave them behind, but requested of each that they continue on and live life to the fullest. Tim graduated from Stratford High School in Houston in 1995, attended Lamar University in Beaumont and has spent the past 8 years working for UPS. He had a strong work ethic and always tried to do the right thing. He was an avid sports fan and loved his weekend games with the guys. Tim always offered a helping hand and tried to never burn any bridges. He encompassed everything that made up a good man. Tim carried his faith in Jesus and God with him daily through his struggles with leukemia. He questioned why now but never why me. From the day of his diagnosis he said “God has a plan for me and when it’s my time, it’s my time.” God worked many amazing things through Tim’s suffering. He reached many people with his story and faith. Tim has led a great life if you consider that the measure of a great life is the uplifting influence felt by those who are touched by that life. He will forever be in our hearts. Visitation will be held Friday, July 29, 2005 6:00PM until 9:00PM at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, Montgomery, Texas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 30, 2005 in the Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00AM, in Montgomery, Texas. Interment will be in the New Cemetery, Montgomery, Texas directly after the service under the direction of Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be honored friends: David Lee, DJ McDaniel, Chris Crowley,Lyndon McDaniel, Terry Mullins, and Damien Sickenger. Memorial condolences may be made for the family at www.shmfh.com