Timothy “Tim” Allen Burnside, aged 74 passed from this life to his eternal home on January 7, 2023 at Veterans Hospital of South Carolina (Charleston). Tim was born March 27, 1948 in Greenville, Tennessee to Harold L. and Joyce N. Burnside. In 1954 the family moved to Maili, Oahu Hawaii and in 1964 to Toledo, Ohio.
Tim graduated from Robert S. Rogers High School in Toledo in 1966. Tim was drafted and served in the US Army. Although he served during the Vietnam War, he was stationed Wurzberg, Germany in his overseas tour. He rejoined the military, serving in the US Navy, retiring March 31, 2000. During his time in the Navy he served aboard several Air Craft Carriers, the latest of which is the USS Enterprise. He served in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Desert Shield as well as many other missions. He was proud of his service to his country. During his time in the Navy, he met and married Christine Leathers-Skeens. They were married for 38 years.
Tim knew no strangers and always had something to talk about. You would soon find out he was very knowledgeable about history, especially the Civil War. This was in part due to the family history with ancestor, General Ambrose E. Burnside. Tim had a great sense of humor and made those around him feel at ease.
After retirement, Tim soon became actively involved in Post 166 of the American Legion, where he was Past Post Commander and was a member of the American Legion Riders. He was also District 6 Commander for the American Legion Department of South Carolina.
Tim was predeceased by his parents of Roswell NM, son, William of Toledo, OH brother Jim of Roswell NM, Brother in law, David Bryant of Toledo Ohio and his loving wife, Christine, who passed away December 21, 2022 (17 days prior to his passing) of Goose Creek, South Carolina.
Tim is survived by son, Grange Allen Burnside (Clarissia) of Toledo, OH, daughter, Katie Palazzolo of Florida, grandchildren, Ashley Gill of Ohio, and Zoe, Brooke & Spencer Palazzolo of Florida, sisters, Lynnette Bryant of Toledo, Ohio and Susan Sedillo of Roswell NM and nieces and nephews Jason, Julie and James Burnside, Beth Dilley, Jereme Bryant, Kara Miller, Krystal Calkins and Brad Williams.
Also surviving are Christine’s brother Mike (Marilou) daughters, Laura Skeens-Burden and Christina Southers; grandchildren Rocky Purvis II, Jade Marie Doner, Forest Burden, Chloe Burden, Robert Cain and Michael Montoya, great grandson Micah Cain and nephews, Robert (Marion) Leathers and Michael (Judy )
Leathers He had many brothers at the American Legion who also mourn his loss.
A celebration of life and military honors will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2023, 2:00 pm at the American Legion Post 166, 116 Howe Hall Road, Goose Creek, SC. The family suggests memorials in Tim’s honor be directed to American Legion Post 166 or South Carolina Patriot Guard Riders. Tim’s family thanks you for all you have done to honor our brother, father, grandpa, uncle and friend.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carolinamemorial.com for the Burnside family.
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