Timothy Thompson

Timothy A. “Tim” Thompson, 48, of Auburn, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

He was born on March 4, 1977, in Fort Wayne and was a 1995 graduate of DeKalb High School.

Tim worked at Best Buy in the computer department, where he was known for his friendly personality and dedication to his customers. He had a gift for sales famously described as someone who “could sell a ketchup popsicle to a woman in white gloves.”

A man full of humor, creativity, and heart, Tim lived life with enthusiasm. He loved attending the DeKalb County Free Fall Fair, carefully planning special outfits for each day and even taking vacation time to enjoy it. Music was another of his passions, from rapping to making beats under his music name, Bliss Nemesis. He was an avid collector of retro sneakers, superhero figures, and horror movies, and he enjoyed telling unforgettable stories that left everyone laughing.

Family was the center of Tim’s world, especially his son Josiah and the time he spent with his beloved nieces and nephews. Above all, Tim was proudest of his 18 years of sobriety a journey that reflected his strength and resilience.

He is survived by his son, Josiah Dow of Seattle, Washington;  mother, Colleen Darnell of Auburn; his father, Michael D. Thompson of Florida; sisters, Chassidy (Robert) Newman of Garrett, Michelle “Shelly” (Gerome) Thompson-Shambly of Fort Wayne, Tabitha (Miguel) Brown of Columbia, Tennessee, and Jennifer (Andrew) Geary of Willis, Texas; and his cherished nieces and nephews, Alexie (Ethan) Follett, Macy Newman, Preston Newman, Thomas Thompson, Raye Thompson, Gerome Shambly Jr., Jaylen Smith, J’Shean Brown, Cyson Brown, AJ Geary, and Stevie Geary; along with aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 1–5 p.m. at Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services, 502 N. Main Street, Auburn. A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 1 p.m., with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Joe Heins will be officiating Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn.

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