Timothy Dean McCrea, age 56, was born on December 5, 1966, in Lodi, Ohio. He lived in Montana and Missouri before moving to Florida. He peacefully passed away on November 16, 2023, in Winter Haven, Florida. Tim was a hardworking individual who always supported his family. He had a heart of gold and was loved by all who knew him. Tim was a great man who selflessly thought of others before himself. He consistently lent a helping hand to his community whenever there was a need. Tim was blessed with many friends and cherished each and every one of them. He had the remarkable ability to see the good in all people.
Tim dedicated his time to volunteering at local food banks and had a strong faith in Jesus Christ. He was an active member of the New Vision Worship Center in Zolfo Springs. Tim had been a resident of Zolfo Springs since 2017, having moved from Branson, Missouri. He worked in the service department at Alan Jay Chevrolet and was a member of the men's fellowship group, Iron Cut Iron. Tim had a passion for fishing and enjoyed spending time by the water.
Timothy is survived by his loving wife, Jami I. Santos, his mother, Wilma Pfeiffer, by his stepfather, Richard Pfeiffer, sons, Roger D. McCrea and Thomas Adler, and his wife, Chasity, daughters include Bethany Barkee and her husband, Jason, Katrina Adler Trickler and her husband, Erin, Susan Strickland, and Ktina Santos. his mother-in-law, Linda M Bloor, Tim's brother-in-law Daniel Bloor. He leaves behind grandchildren Emily, Susan, Ayrica, Myria, Tony, Allyssa, Love, Ayden, Luciano, Lillian, Skylar, Eli, Timothy, Kasandra, Zoey, Michael, Isabel, great-grandchildren Adeline, Renee, Asa, Molly, and numerous other relatives. Tim was preceded in death by his father, Roger Dean McCrea, and his wife, Evie Adler who both passed from cancer.
A celebration of life will be held on December 10, 2023, at 4:00 PM at New Vision Worship Center, located at 2915 Schoolhouse Rd., Zolfo Springs, FL 33890. Pastor Rod Cannon will be officiating the services.
In memory of Timothy Dean McCrea, donations can be made to the local food banks or New Vision Worship Center.