Timothy Allen Andrews, 65, of Columbus, MS, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at his residence.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 9, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at First Christian Church, Columbus, MS. Service will be Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 2:00 PM at First Christian Church, Columbus, MS with Pastor Lavelle Smith officiating.

Mr. Andrews was born January 19, 1958, in Columbus, MS, to Dwight Andrews and the late Ann Junkin Andrews.  Mr. Andrews worked in Quality Control at R & D Maintenance in Columbus, MS. Mr. Andrews was the former president of the local chapter of Christian Motorcyclist Association. He was a member of Brothers Keepers and Columbus Boat Association. Mr. Andrews loved the Ten Tom Waterway, being on the beach, and being an avid dirt track fan.  Mr. Andrews and his wife, Carolyn loved spending time on yard projects. They spent a lot of time building a boat shed, a camper shed, and flower beds- they always made it happen.  Mr. Andrews had a love for music. There was a lot of pickins on the porch and back patio of their home. When Mr. Andrews wasn't working or on the boat, he was preparing for Sunday's song's as a worship leader or the next gospel singing.  In addition to his mother, Mr. Andrews was preceded in death by his brother- Reed Andrews.

Mr. Andrews is survived by his wife- Carolyn Hildreth Andrews; daughters- Heather (Garrett) Ray, Kelly Williams, and Sarah Grace Andrews; grandchildren- Kaytlyn (Clay) Grissom, Braxton (Hayley) Bright, Kamden Williams, Wade Williams, Aubrey Ray, Molly Williams, Weston Ray, and Austin Ray; great-grandchildren- Ryker Grissom and Hudson Bright; father- Dwight Andrews; siblings- Sonja Patchen, Dave (Dee Dee) Andrews, Marsha (Darren) Henson; Michael (Liz) Fields, Becca Walker, Gladys (Dale)  Schaefer, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Chief Lumsden, Gary Franks, Jimmy Hildreth, Butch Edmondson, Houston Low, Shane Harris, Ricky Morris, Don Pennington, and First Christian Church Family.

Memorials may be made to First Christian Church Building Fund, 815 McCrary Road, Columbus, MS 39702.