Timothy D. Medsker
July 29, 1966 ~ July 13, 2020
Timothy D. Medsker, 53, Mooresville Fire Chief, passed away July 13, 2020. Tim was born July 29, 1966, to the late Robert E. Medsker and Irene (Weis) Medsker, who survives.
He graduated from Mooresville High School in 1984 and was actively involved in the Volunteer Explorer Program during his youth. He worked as a dispatcher in Plainfield and Mooresville before beginning his official firefighter career in February of 1994. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1997, Captain in 1999, and his current position of Chief in 2009. He was named Firefighter of the Year on two occasions during his time with the Mooresville Fire Department. Tim had also recently served as assistant chief of the Monroe Township Fire District.
Tim was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. An active presence in his children’s lives, he enjoyed coaching their athletic teams as they grew up. Tim loved to travel, as long he could drive there, and always looked forward to the next trip to Panama City Beach. He will be fondly remembered for his quick sense of humor, his tenderhearted nature, and his loyalty to his family. Tim was a humble and well respected leader who leaves a great void in his family, department, and community.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Rick Medsker; infant sister, Susan Medsker.
Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Tammy (Bennett) Medsker; children, Baron and Payton Medsker; mother, Irene Medsker; brothers, Bob (Michelle) Medsker and Bill (Carol) Medsker; sisters, Debbie (Mark) Wurfel and Sandy (David) Crockett.
Friends and family will gather Friday, July 17, 2020, 4 to 8 p.m., at Mt. Gilead Church, 6019 E. State Road 144, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2020, at the church, with Chaplain John Lefler and Fr. Francis Joseph Kalapurackal officiating. All guests are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings and practice social distancing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mooresville Fire Truck Restoration Fund, c/o Community Foundation of Morgan County; envelopes will be provided. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Rest in peace our friend. Thank you for the fond memories with the girls at Newby Dome. You will be missed. Prayers to all. Jerry, Tara and Callie Allen
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
May love, light, healing, and peace find their way into all the hearts of those who knew you. Thank you for your service. Fly high and free. We will take the watch from here. Chris & Lori Head
I grew up across the street from the Medsker family. Holding this family and all the friends of Tim in pray in this time of deep grief.
Tammy , Baron and Payton I am sending love and prayers to you all I have wonderful memories of Tim from SWF&S I will never forget the kindness he showed me when my mom passed I will always cherish the memories
Timothy, You were a powerful influence on my life. I can easily say I would not be who I am without you. I always admired you as a leader but particularly I respected your dedication and success as a family man. While I did not know your wife and children, I know how extremely proud you were of them. I left Mooresville in 1989 but it is now as it always will be my true home. Much of my best memories of life and home involved you and our wonderful hometown. In the years prior to my retirement from the US Navy I was routinely surrounded by people much younger than I, as an experienced leader I learned to read their eyes. I could feel their fear, doubts, and concerns and as a leader I dutifully loaned them my courage to get through the worst of times. I could see in their eyes that when we shared our courage and trust that we would, as a group, succeed regardless of whatever we faced. Every unit in the military and in life has someone who loans the courage to calm the others. For many years as a younger man whenever I needed courage, I borrowed it from you. You showed me how to ignore certain defeat and you taught me to lead others. Whether you or your family knew it or not, when I was far from home, I often leaned on you. You possessed a strength and boldness that encouraged men to reach achievements far beyond their own expectations. Timothy, I cannot compliment you any higher than to say you were a leader of men. Rest in peace my old friend.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family
Tammy, Baron and Payton – sending you much love, thoughts and prayers. Bless you and your family. Love, the Shuler’s
You’ll be missed my friend . Prayers for Tammy , Baron , and Payton and your brothers and sisters. Rip and thank you for service
So sorry to hear of Tim passing. I still think of Tim as this little boy down the street.Not sure where the time goes, but Tim grew up to be a fine young man.
Thoughts and Prayers for the family. So sorry for your loss.
Prayers for you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I did not know Tim personally but I was friends with Bob, Debbie and Sandy while I was in High School. My sympathies go to all the Medsker family and please know, you are in my prayers. God Bless, Marty Moore
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
Prayers for the entire Medsker family. Tim is gone too soon. The Bakers, Charles, Betty and Paula
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
Tim brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget him or the Medsker Family. With hugs and love.
With heartfelt condolences,
Our deepest condolences to the Medsker family. We are remembering a tremendous brother and uncle.
“Tim” will remain in our hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Tammy, Baron and Payton. Scott, Patty, and family
So sorry for you loss! May God gives you and your family comfort during this time! Mindy Swearingen and family
Rest in everlasting peace Tim❤️. Your earthy being will be missed by all who were fortunate to have known you. Tammy, Baron and Payton, my heartfelt condolences, Tim’s soul lives within you and he continues to wrap himself around you to live, protect & guide you all. Your have a hole in your hearts, let your loving memories of your husband/ father weave it back together. I will continue to send prayers for comfort and healing ߙ.
Irene, Sandy and Kevin. So very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.