of Benton, AR

September 2, 1954 - January 30, 2025

Timothy Michael Tay, 70, of Benton, AR went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born on September 2, 1954 in Bloomington, Illinois to William and Florence Jenkins. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, William Tay.

Tim is survived by a daughter, Kelly Veronica Tay of Tampa, FL, brother, Terance (Barbara) Tay of Bloomington, Illinois and several nieces and nephews. Also left to cherish his memory are special friends, Brenda Beck of Benton and Sue Ellen Pelton of Benton and numerous friends whose life he touched. Tim also had a love for animals and believed in rescuing those animals that needed love. He had his own rescue animals; a dog, Sherlock and his cat, Shadow.

Timothy served 4 years in the United States Air Force. At time of death he was employed by Allied Universal, where he worked Security Guard at Episcopal Collegiate School in Little Rock.

He was a faithful member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church of Benton. Timothy enjoyed running and working out at the River Center,. He ran several marathons to raise money for different causes and even ran a marathon in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Services will be February 22, 2025 at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Benton. Visitation at 1:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall followed by Air Force Military Honors, then services at 2:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 1112 Alcoa Road, Benton, AR 72015 or Benton Animal Services, 606 Willow Street, Benton, AR 72015

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com