Mr. Johnnie Carl "Buddy T" Timpson

On December 23, 2020 God sent one of his angels to 3418 Springdale Ave District Heights, MD and whispered in Johnnie ear well done thy good and faithful servant your work on earth is done it’s time to come home. Johnnie was born in Anderson, S.C. on January 22, 1937 to the late Joseph and Clida Mae Timpson. Johnnie had five siblings all who proceeded him in death. He would always say they all died in the order they were born and I can only be next. At an early age he joined Bethel A.M.E. Church which he was a member of until he moved to Washington, D.C. Johnnie grew up in Anderson S.C. and he was educated in Anderson County school system and graduated from Westside High school. After graduating he went on to pursue a career in music which he became a talented pianist. In the 1950’s he formed a band named Buddy T and the Skylark which played throughout the nights clubs and community centers alongside with James Brown. He was proud of his recording (If you don’t want me) which he recorded under Thrill record label. Johnnie spent many years with his band until the late 60’s. After his music career Johnnie went on to work for WTOP located in Washington, D.C. He then caught the eye of then president Larry Israel who asked him to become his chauffeur. He worked this job until Mr. Israel retired. Upon Mr. Israel retiring he kept Johnnie on as his personal chauffeur. This relationship lasted until Mr. Israel passing. In the midst of his job Johnnie found time to put together a band in Washington, D.C. which did some local performances. Johnnie was known by many of his friends as Mr. T., Mr. John, Mr. J. and Buddy T., but to the children in the neighborhood that came in and out of the home is was known as daddy. Johnnie leaves to mourn his wife Launice Timpson of District Heights, MD. He also leaves to mourn his nine children, Johnnie Jr. of Greenville, S.C., Angela Timpson of Anderson S.C., Sandra Timpson of Greenville S.C. (Tony), Jeffrey Timpson of Anderson, S.C., Ruby Hunter of Anderson S.C., (Charles), Willie Marion McDowell of Anderson S.C. Stacy Fair of Anderson, SC, Jennifer Timpson of Capitol Heights, MD, and Letitia Buckner of Ft. Washington, MD; three grandchildren, Khalil Timpson of Anderson S.C., Marisa Timpson of District Heights, MD and Gabrielle Timpson of Capitol Heights MD; three great-grandchildren, Lakia Timpson of Anderson S.C.(Chad), Symeara Timpson of Anderson S.C. (Qaslim) and Amina Butler of District Heights MD; five God-daughters, Shawnetta Lewis of Washington, DC, Denise Lattimore of Suitland, MD, Susan Israel of New Jersey Charlene Kelly of McDonough, GA and Patricia Kent of Severn, MD; and a host of other relative and friends. Johnnie was preceded in death by three sisters, Mrs. Emily Lee Pleasant, Dorothy Grant, Mary Timpson, and two brothers, James and Claude Timpson. The family would like to give a special thanks to VNMD and Seasons Hospice. Graveside Services will be held Monday, January 11, 2021, 1:00pm at Westview Cemetery. Public Viewing will be held Sunday, January 10, 2021 from 12:00pm-6:00pm at Foggie-Holloway Funeral Home in Anderson. Service are entrusted to Foggie-Holloway's Funeral Home.

Mr. Johnnie Carl "Buddy T" Timpson

January 22, 1937 - December 23, 2020