Timothy "Tim" Mack Bethune

Timothy (Tim) Bethune, 65 of Bunnlevel, NC passed away on Thursday August 8, 2024. He was born on July 22, 1959, to Alice Byrd Bethune and Willie (Babe) Bethune, Sr.

Tim graduated from Lillington High School and went on to attend Central Community College to complete his associate degree in Criminal Justice.

Following college Tim joined the Army National Guard and retired after 20 years of service. Tim also worked during that time in retail sales until he joined the NC Department of Public Safety as a Correction Officer until his retirement in 2022.

Tim was a lifetime member of Friendship Baptist Church and was also a devoted pianist who loved to play for church, weddings, and funerals. Tim never met a stranger and was a loyal friend to many. He will truly be missed by all.

Tim was preceded in death by his father, Willie (Babe) Bethune Sr., mother, Alice B. Bethune and brother W.E. Bethune.

Tim is survived by his wife of 29 years, Donna Jeffers Bethune. Stepdaughters Tammy Sellers of Whiteville and Amanda McPherson (Jason) of Chadbourn and Stepson Tracy Cribb (Christina) of Whiteville and 8 loving grandchildren (Reah, Taylor, Layton, Kloe, Caden, Izzy, Brayson and Rilynn). Tim is also survived by his niece, Summer Bethune Berry (Scott) of Fayetteville and nephew, Patrick Bethune (Alicia) of Clayton.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 PM Sunday, August 11,2024 at Friendship Baptist Church in Bunnlevel. A funeral service will follow in the sanctuary at 3:00 PM with Reverend Tom Allen officiating. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.

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