SOUTHPORT — Timothy Richard Zink, 69, passed away from Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinsonism on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
He was born Dec. 12, 1947, in Massillon, Ohio, to Irene and Richard Zink. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Bennington Zink; father, Richard Ray Zink; and daughter, Colleen Michelle Zink.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Beth Watkins Zink; daughter, Anastasia (Rob) Fertal; son, Timothy Zink; brother, Bill (Linda) Zink; sister, Judith (Wendell) Mueller; grandchildren, Leah, Maggie, Joseph and Owen; and nieces, Allison, Holly, Sarah and Molly; and his beloved dog, Duke.
Tim grew up in Canton, Ohio, and attended Jackson High School. At the age of 19, he joined the U.S. Army and became a helicopter pilot. As a chief warrant officer, he flew rescue missions during his two tours in Vietnam. After a 10-year career in the U.S. Army, Tim attended The University of Akron and graduated with a business degree before starting his business career at Monsanto in St. Louis.
Through the years, he also worked for Sandoz Ag, American Cyanamid and Amerigas as a marketing executive. He finished his career in Charlotte, N.C., with Conclusive Analytics, and then Tim and his wife, Beth, moved to Southport, N.C. Tim loved cars and motorcycles and spent many years racing cars. He was physically fit and enjoyed jogging, bicycling and any type of physical exercise. Tim was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia in January 2016, which eventually claimed his life.
The family would like to thank the professionals at Autumn Care at Myrtle Grove for their dedication and compassion with his care.
A memorial service celebrating Tim’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 10, at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Home Chapel, 1411 N. Howe St., Southport, NC 28461.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation in his honor to Adopt-an-Angel, P.O. Box 15095, Wilmington, NC 28408.
Online condolences may be made at peacocknewnamwhite.com.
