Underwood, Sr., Timothy Wayne

Timothy Wayne Underwood Sr., 74, of Elliston, Va., passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2022.

Tim served in the United States Army during Vietnam, and was a member of the First Calvary. He was awarded the Air Combat Medal as well as the Army Commendation Medal with two bronze stars.

Preceding him in death were his parents, John Andrew and Helen Marie Underwood; son, Ward Underwood; and siblings, Johnny Underwood, David Underwood, Frieda Hall, and Janie Coffman.

His surviving family includes his children, Tim Underwood Jr., Joshua Underwood and wife, Shannon, and Kenneth Large; grandchildren, Kayla Graham, Morgan Martin, Reagan Underwood, Aylin Underwood, and Marleigh Underwood; and siblings, Betsy Hodges, Lorrel Mathena, Becky Barnett, and Gene Underwood.

A celebration of Tim’s life will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2022, in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem, Va., with a visitation beginning at 1 p.m. and a memorial service at 2 p.m. The Rev. Ben Mewald will officiate.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.