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Obituary For Grady "Al" Timberlake

Grady “Al” Timberlake passed away December 26, 2020 at home in Durham, North Carolina. Al was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to Daisy and Grady Timberlake on August 27, 1952.

Al was baptized at an early age at Mt. Olive Baptist church by A.T. Smith. He was a faithful Sunday school member. Al attended public schools in Durham County, he graduated from Durham High, where he participated in athletics by playing on the football team. He furthered his education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill receiving a BS in Business Administration in 1974. During his attendance at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Al pledged on the first line of Omega Psi Phi. Upon graduating college, Al went on to hold varies positions in printing, manufacturing, and procurement engineering. Al retired from St. Clair Technologies in October 2019. He enjoyed traveling, spending time with his family, watching and attending basketball and football games, and following politics and news on CNN.

Al is survived by his loving and devoted daughter Renee Timberlake, his mother Daisy Thompson, his sister Jacqueline Macon (Willie), his brother Michael Joiner (Elizabeth), Tameka Macon (Niece), Kareem Macon (Nephew), Anthony Jones (Nephew), Benjamin Macon (Great Nephew), former wife and best friend Bettye Blackwell, step son Brent Walker (Kim) and step daughter Brandi Tucker (Bob), Sydney Walker (step granddaughter), India Gregory (step granddaughter) and other loving relatives and caring friends . He was proceeded in death by his father Grady Timberlake and his stepfather Robert Thompson.

Memorial Service will be held at Piney wood Park, 400 E Woodcroft Pkwy Durham, NC 27713, Saturday January 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Masks are to be worn and social distancing required at all meetings, visits and services. All acts of kindness are appreciated during this difficult time.

Flowers will not be accepted on behalf of the family at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home.

Guest Book

I had the true honor of working very closely with Al for many years at St. Clair Technologies. We had so many great conversations and laughs together. He was so special and words can't express the saddness I feel. My heart goes out to the family for this great loss. I light a candle in honor and celebration of the great man he was. He will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, my dear friend. Kristin Randels

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Alphonso was my high school classmate, a serious, yet jovial, kind and caring person. May his life continue to encourage others to seek the God he knew.

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Deepest condolences to the Timberlake family. He will be missed by many. His genuine kindness was well known. God will carry you through this time of loss. Blessings always. Dottie (Jinks) McQueen

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I was fortunate enough to work with Al at Alphabet MCR. He was kind, a voice of reason and always a friend. He was the friend you could count on to offer encouragement during hard times or difficult situations. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. He will be missed by many. Wendy Duke-Brooks

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Greetings: I have been a long time friend and classmate of Alphonso since elementary school. All I have known of him is a mild mannered, nice person with a decent sense of humor. When I heard of his transition I was struck with a sadness that has lingered day by day. I am praying for his family and friends, that God will reach a place in your hearts that only He can heal. May God help us all with this great loss. This was the 50th reunion year of DHS class of 1970. Rest in Peace Al you will never be forgotten! Pastor Shawlin Dunn "Jesus wept." St. John 11:35

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To my loving big brother Al. I have always looked up to you and tried to follow your great examples of righteousness, kindness and caring. I Will miss you. Rest in peace. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. - Matthew 5:4 Michael M. Joiner

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For 60 years you have been and evermore shall be my friend. I love you, Brother, 'til we meet again. R.I.P. Charles W. Plummer, MD "Charlie Wayne"

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I too worked with Al. He was a gentle soul and cared for his fellow employees. I recall one birthday, we filled his car completely full of balloons before he left the office that day. As he approached the car (of course we were watching), the look on his face was priceless and he came back inside with THAT smile and subtle chuckle that only he could make. RIP Al Timberlake...you were one of a kind and special to so many. Susan Cox

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Al will be remembered as a kind and patient man. He was the best boss I had at Alphabet of Mebane. He pushed me to use my skills. He instilled a new confidence. He will never be forgotten.

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Al will be remembered as a kind and patient man. He was the best boss I had at Alphabet of Mebane. He pushed me to use my skills. He instilled a new confidence. He will never be forgotten.

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I had the pleasure of working with Al for several years and he was a very smart, friendly and well respected coworker. Al will be missed and i will never forget his "laugh" and the memories we made over the years. Doug Holmes

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I attended DHS and graduated with Al, from DHS. Al was always a southern gentleman, friendly and polite to all of those who ever knew him. His kindness to all will never be forgotten. My sincere condolences to his entire family. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you and heal your pain. May you rest in peace Al. Brenda Hicks Jones

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