My deepest condolences to your family.  Tim was a very humble kind spirit and we use to share stories from our Navy days when I first got to DLA.  May he rest in peace and may your family find peace while he rest. -

Jada Fairrow

Stark Family, my sincere condolences. Losing someone you love is never easy, and it’s even harder when their life feels cut short.

The Bible gives us real comfort at John 11:11, Jesus compares death to a peaceful sleep, and Jehovah promises to wake our loved ones again. Acts 24:15 reminds us of that beautiful hope of the resurrection. May this hope give you comfort and strength as you look forward to seeing Timothy again.

Rest in peace Tim. God bless and will keep you and your family in my prayers. 

First, Michelle and Nicole thanks for setting this up and very nicely done.  And my condolences to the entire family--Juvy, Michelle, Nicole and Tim.  

As Tim's cousin we only got to see each other as kids a few Christmas' at Grandma Thelma's house in Elgin, IL.  When I was 15, I got to drive cross-country and with Aunt Mary, Uncle Dick, and Bobby (Robert) Grandpa's 1963 Buick Wildcat to Vermont.  The week in Vermont was formative for me in getting to hang out with my 'cool' older cousins who graciously included me in their adventures including a couple very fun weekend at the Camp on the Lake Champlain.  And then just us three cousins staying on at the Camp a couple days.  Trip highlights included Tim warning me in advance Uncle Dick's steaks were always well-done (if not burnt) despite how you order them.  Bobby cooking my first ever Bambi-burgers (venison) at Camp and the strange sounds of an after-dark raccoon fight over a big Pike Bobby had caught earlier in the day and left in the boat, because he didn't want the bother of to filleting it.   

Aunt Mary and Uncle Dick gave Tim and Bob what seemed to me at the time a heck of a lot more freedom than my parents gave us.  Especially, marveled at the freedom and access Timmy (and Bobby) had to drive or take the car.  Tim included me in a night out picking up a couple of his buddies to cruise around Burlington, joking, laughing, and listening to music in the car, and sharing in their illicit 6-pack.  Though now the freedom and seemingly "wild" week in retrospect feels relatively tame as it wasn't like there were no consequences if someone screwed up but the Stark kids -- at least Bob and Tim were give significantly more rope than I and my three siblings ever had.  So it was a cool adventure and I was glad have had it and still cherish the memories of that trip.

Later when I was in D.C. and Annapolis I got to catch up with Tim a couple times and my brother Matt also joined us at least once, and again more recently at Uncle Bob's funeral, I got to meet Michelle, albeit briefly.  It was great to see Tim and a pleasure to meet one of his daughters, and such a poised and confident young lady.

I always enjoyed catching Tim and occasional phone conversations for our easy comradery and mutual respect in-spite of not catching up or talking nearly enough over the years.  So I am bummed we had not had more time together and feel like I missed getting to know his family better.  He was a really good guy and will be dearly missed.  God bless him and those he left behind, especially his loving family.

I am so very sorry for your loss. Tim was a great co-worker with a wonderful sense of humor.  Keeping all of his family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.

My deepest condolence for your loss!   I pray that you are comfort by loving memories of Tim.  

I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad.  I've been thinking about you all and your mom during this difficult time.  I wanted to share these photos from my wedding and when he met my son last year.  Uncle Tim brought so much joy to our family.

Tim, Mike, Dan and Baby William

With sadness and support for Nicole, and for her entire family. Here to help in any way I can. 

Juvy, Michelle, Timmy, Nicole (and Lucky)....I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute you have made for him here, worthy of someone as special as Tim. My nickname for him was Hot Pocket. I started calling him that because, for what seemed like years, he always brought a hot pocket for his lunch and that just cracked me up (Michelle, you're right, he did get more health conscious these last couple years and switched to homemade wraps - I was very proud of how he was growing up). I loved joking with him and he had such a great sense of humor - work was always more fun when he was in the room. I know you've heard from many people about what an amazing coworker he was and it's all true - he was always the guy you could count on.  I know I speak for so many when I say how much your dad's and your husband's smile and loving spirit will be missed here at DLA. I feel so blessed to have called Tim my friend. May he find eternal peace and rest, and may your memories and the knowledge of how many lives he touched bring you comfort.

My sincerest condolences and prayers to Mr. Tim Starks family during this difficult time.  I  worked with Mr. Starks at DLA J7. He was a true professional, always polite and very kind.  Rest in peace. 

My sincerest condolences to Tim’s family during this difficult time. I had the absolute privilege of working with Tim during my time supporting industry engagement at DLA. He was incredibly knowledgeable, quick with humor, and a true history buff. His presence will truly be missed. May Tim rest in heavenly peace.

My condolences to Timothy's family. I posted this on Facebook so wanted to repeat it here. Tim was just such a great guy. We worked together at DLA for 18 YEARS. He was not only my employee and then my peer when he got promoted, but also my friend. So many hours talking about work but also about history and politics. He really was one of a kind and was such a singular icon in DLA J7. May he find eternal rest and may his family find peace in knowing Tim made such a TREMENDOUS impact on so many people. Tim, thanks for all the great memories and the many lessons you taught me about patience. Wow, are you missed.

I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Tim. I worked with Tim for 17 years at DLA and had the privilege of having him as my Division Chief for the last two years prior to my retirement. He was a wonderful, caring leader and made my two years under his tutelage the best of my career. He was truly the best leader that I worked with at DLA. He taught me so much and made me a much better person. I will miss him so much - such a beautiful person