ZINK TIMOTHY R

WO1 Timothy "Tim" R Zink was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 06/03/2017 at the age of 69.5 from Parkinson
Southport, NC
Flight Classes 67-501 and 67-21
Date of Birth 12/12/1947
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with A/123 AVN 23 INF in 68-69, B/228 ASHB 1 CAV in 71
Call signs in Vietnam WARRIOR, PELICAN
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: Timothy Richard Zink, age 69 passed away from Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinsonism on June 3, 2017. He was born December 12, 1947 in Massillon, Ohio to Irene and Richard Zink. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Irene Bennington Zink; Father, Richard Ray Zink and daughter, Colleen Michelle Zink. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Beth Watkins Zink; daughter, Anastasia (Rob) Fertal; son, Timothy Zink; brother, Bill (Linda) Zink; sister, Judith (Wendell) Mueller; grandchildren, Leah, Maggie, Joseph, Owen; and nieces, Allison, Holly, Sarah and Molly and his beloved dog, Duke. Tim grew up in Canton, Ohio and attended Jackson High School. At the age of 19, he joined the US Army and became a helicopter pilot. As a Chief Warrant Officer he flew rescue missions during his two tours in Vietnam. After a ten year career in the Army, Tim attended The University of Akron and graduated with a business degree before starting his business career at Monsanto in St. Louis. Through the years he also worked for Sandoz Ag, American Cyanamid and Amerigas as a marketing executive. He finished his career in Charlotte, NC with Conclusive Analytics, and then Tim and his wife, Beth moved to Southport, NC. Tim loved cars and motorcycles and spent many years racing cars. He was physically fit and enjoyed jogging, bicycling and any type of physical exercise. Tim was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia in January, 2016 which eventually claimed his life. The family would like to thank the professionals at Autumn Care at Myrtle Grove for their dedication and compassion with his care. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation in his honor to Adopt-an-Angel, P.O. Box 15095, Wilmington, NC 28408 or adoptanangel.net. A Memorial Service celebrating Tim's life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Peacock-Newnam and White Funeral Home Chapel, 1411 N. Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461. Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com. Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport he direction of Peacock, Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.

Burial information: Cremated

This information was last updated 06/09/2017

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025