Timothy J. Feary

DIXON – Timothy J. Feary, 33, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015, as a result of a car accident.

Timothy was born Oct. 21, 1981, in Dixon, the son of James and Barbara Feary. Timothy graduated from Dixon High School, Class of 1999. He joined the Army in 2003. He served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, and in Korea. After his honorable discharge in 2012 from the Army, Tim attended Western Illinois University, and finished his degree at Carl Sandburg College just this May. Tim was due to graduate from Carl Sandburg College on May 14, 2015. His parents walked in his honor.

Tim enjoyed fishing with his dad, bowling, online gaming, and was an avid Chicago Bears fan.  He was a former Veterans of Foreign Wars commander, and supported veterans in any way he could. He loved his nieces, and would surprise them with gifts. He had an outgoing and charming nature, which made him an instant friend to many. He will sadly and lovingly be missed by his family and friends.

Timothy is survived by his parents, James and Barbara Feary of Dixon; sister, Kimberly (Duane) Feary of Dixon; nieces, Gabrielle, Delaney, and Annalise of Dixon; fiancée, Amanda Pauk; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Timothy was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Visitation with family present will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mount Morris. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Josh Ehrler officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Mount Morris.