Timothy was born on March 28, 1978 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He later moved to Waxahachie, TX in October 1992, where he attended Waxahachie High School. He attended briefly The University of Texas at Arlington in 1997 with a scholarship in Music, where he played Semi-Pro football for a brief period before seeking his calling in Ministry. He later attended Fellowship Baptist Church where he obtained his license to minister in 2009.He later joined Bridge Builders International Church in 2009, where he played saxophone with the Worship and Arts ministry. Under leadership and direction of Senior Pastor, Dr. Johnasen L. Pack, was ordained as Elder in service to the Gospel of Ministry in 2015.
He later founded his own brand, Exclusively Tim, where he participated in a variety of church events and charity events, ministering through music. He was a long time member of the Masonic brotherhood, as well as a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) fraternity. during his college years well into adulthood.
Timothy is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Smitherman and Donna Reed. Survived by his wife of 14 years, Deandre Smitherman, and their two sons, Timothy Jr. and Amari Smitherman. Aunts-Jeanette Smitherman, Eula Taylor, Brenda Cross, Uncle- Dr.Melvin Baber, Cousins- Gregory and Shana Taylor, Leveda Onala, Brittany Cross, Brandon and Celisse Cross,Carita Duhart and a host of nephews, nieces, family and friends.
Timothy's love for people is what we will remember, his vigor for life, and to live each day to the fullest. We will forever honor and cherish his life and legacy.
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