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James Herman Timm, 89, of San Angelo, Texas, passed from this life into his savior’s arms on April 4, 2024 at Brayden Park assisted living facility. James was born March 23, 1935, in San Angelo to Walter Oscar and Maudie Lee Rex Timm.
He had a wonderful childhood working on the farm in Veribest, swimming in the Concho River, and playing marbles with friends at Ft. Concho Elementary, where his mother was the cafeteria manager. After high school he married Connie Marshall and briefly attended San Angelo College. He worked at Foremost Dairy delivering milk and Monarch Tile while still helping out at the farm. He enjoyed summers at the hot springs area in Big Bend, where they would stay for weeks, camping on the river.
His retail career began at JC Penny’s where his favorite boss, Keith Box, hired him to run the shoe department and later, the women’s ready-to-wear. After many years of working at Penny’s all day and plowing until dark, he opened Mr. Boots western wear near the village shopping center in 1974. He partnered with Bill Connally for 23 years, then in 1999, James became the sole owner once again, along with his sons, Walter and David. Working alongside his boys were some of the best times of his life. He never took credit for the success of Mr. Boots, always pointing at his sons, saying, “THEY did this.”
If you knew James Timm at all, you know he loved the Lord. Even in the midst of rapidly declining health and on the worst of days at Seton Medical in Austin, he prayed and recited scripture in his sleep. We know, Dad, that your soul has, at last, found peace.
Preceding James in death are his parents, his sister, Alice Stewart, sister Minnie Bell Turner, and his beloved son Walter.
He is survived by his son David, and daughter-in-law, Jennifer. He is also survived by four granddaughters – Tara Carver (Tony) of McKinney, Mindy Bean (Tyler) of Carrolton, Macy Smithson (Cevan) of San Angelo and Miranda Timm of Lubbock. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren Theo, Drake, and Merritt Carver; Shepard Bean, and Sadie and Charli Smithson. James is survived by his sister, Rita Specht (John), niece Theresa Holloway, and host of very special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be at Harper Funeral Home will be Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Burial will be Tuesday, April 9, at Mullins Cemetery at 3:00 PM.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Rust Street Ministries of Gentiva Hospice.
A special thank you to Dal Rozzlle, Jim White, Mike Truet, and the gang at Catfish Corner for being such devoted friends to Dad and an encouragement to our family. Lastly to all past and present Mr. Boots employees, Dad loved you, each and every one. The laughter and friendship you gave to him will never be forgotten. Thank you all.