WINSTON-SALEM — Timothy Lyon Linker (Tim) entered Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem, in the loving arms of his wife, Johanna.
Tim became a follower of Jesus Christ at the young age of 8. He was a shining example of Christ’s love, as he showed it in his selfless actions and spoke about his love for the Lord with many people. He was a wonderful family man, always putting God at the forefront of his familial relationships and teaching his children (Luke and Kaia) to put God and family first also. Even in his toughest times while battling cancer, Tim ministered to all those he met about his faith in God.
Tim served in the U.S. Army National Guard for eight years, finishing his basic training after his junior year at Richmond Senior High School. During his service, he additionally graduated with a bachelor’s degree from UNC-Charlotte and a master’s degree from N.C. State University.
After college, he was employed as a legislative assistant to Congressman Cass Ballenger where he traveled the world, representing the United States. Shortly after his employment for the congressman, Tim was employed at N.C. State University, where he went on to earn an additional master’s degree. After his employment at N.C. State, he continued his career at High Point University and built their Research Administration Program, as well as their Willed Body Program. At the time of his passing, he was currently employed as assistant vice chancellor of research administration in the Division of Research and Economic Development at N.C. A&T University.
He was an avid runner, participating in several marathons. He also loved many outdoor activities — such as archery, hiking, biking, fishing and kayaking. He recently became a certified scuba diver and enjoyed traveling to places that included his love for outdoor activities.
Tim is survived by his wife, Johanna; son, Luke; daughter, Kaia Ronquillo; parents, Nancy and Wayne Boling; brothers, Dwayne Boling (Sara) and Reed Hinson; cousin, Michael Lyon (Yvette); aunt and uncle, John and Donna Hauff; mother-in-law, Lynn Grigg (Scot); father-in-law, Davis Miller; brothers-in-law, Isaac Miller (Katie), Keith Spencer (Janean), and Jason Grigg (Tia); sister-in-law, Ashley Wilson (Cole); and nieces and nephews, CJ, Alyssa, Brody, Dylan, and Elaina Boling.
He is preceded in death by his father, Billy H. Linker; paternal grandparents, Sherril and Ida Linker; and maternal grandparents, Amos and Lois Lyon.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 from 2-5 p.m. in the Worship Center at Calvary Baptist Church-Peace Haven Campus, with the service beginning at 2:30 p.m. There will be time to visit with the family after the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer GPS at P.O. Box 5236, High Point, NC 27262; or Roberdel Baptist Church, 1118 Richmond Rd #2451, Rockingham, NC 28379.
