Page 10 2023 Hometown HEROES Magazine LINCOLN DAILY NEWS May 2023 Then, he sets about connecting people to best use their giftedness and interests. The end result always reminds us that we are better when working together for a common goal! Brandon Davis, who has worked closely with Tim in theatrical performances, both in the church and in LCT, observes: “He approaches every show, sketch or song with integrity and pure joy. He has also instilled the importance of creating a loving community with fellow cast & crew members. The typical theater drama is always at a minimum whenever Tim is at the helm.” Throughout all this time, we have continued to observe his quiet, persistent, dependable leadership in all these important organizations in our community. He has also directed LAMS, a community choir, for nine years. Dr. Boatman became a member of LAMS and described Tim’s leadership this way: “Through leading by instructing, guiding, running over segments repeatedly, demonstrating, coaxing, and cajoling Tim repeatedly produced a choir performance that bridged genres from Classical to Pop to Broadway to Ethnic to Religious!” However, following a very serious episode with Covid, that brought him near death, Tim decided to retire from LAMS and is now planning trips and adventures with Lorna. The new leader of LAMS is Dinelle Frankland, part of Tim’s legacy to the community. Featuring high in the Searbys’ plans are his son and daughter. Emmary (married to Aaron) is beloved throughout our community and church. Jason (married to Robin) lives in New Albany, IN, and has made a remarkable recovery from a very critical surgery for Crohn’s Disease. You should have seen the pride in Tim’s eyes as he lists his three grandchildren: Owen, Eli, and Ella! So many enjoyable evenings of theater plays, so many inspiring worship experiences, all performed by local talent, are due to his vision and encouragement! Tim’s own singing talent, as well as his skills at the piano and the organ, continue to bring joy and delight to so many in Logan County! In addition, many families in Logan County, like Tom and Karen Gerdts, remember with gratitude the influence that Tim and Lorna have had on their children and family! Tim and his wonderful wife have been infusing our town with character, laughter, culture, and deeply rooted Christian values for many years. Despite his many achievements and accomplishments over so many years, Tim remains a caring, humble servant. When I asked him if I could nominate him and interview him, he asked for an hour to think it over. BTW, Dinelle Frankland had warned me that Tim is a giver who always thinks of others more highly than himself. Within that requested hour, however, Lorna called me and said she’d love for me to nominate him, but it would be hard for him personally to give me permission! Everyone who reflected on Tim and Lorna’s impact on our community has commented on the obvious joy in living that God has instilled in this wonderful couple! Tim, you are one of the major reasons that our group of men gathers weekly at Mama’s Café: we are enchanted by your stories, your infectious laughs, and the obvious joy in living under God’s providence that your presence invites us to!
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