Timothy Fugate, 61, of Wawaka, Indiana, died Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born January 29, 1964, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Homer Fugate and Dana (Dixon) Homister.

On November 27, 2013, in Syracuse he married Jamie L. Thomas.

Mr. Fugate was a self-employed mechanic.

Tim found peace in fishing and canoeing on the river. He enjoyed tinkering in the garage, and a morning without coffee was not an option. But most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Surviving are his wife, Jamie Fugate of Wawaka; two sons, Skylar Fugate of Wawaka and Timothy W. Fugate of Kendallville; a daughter, Allyson Fugate of Wawaka; and six brothers and sisters, Audrey Coomer of Elwood, Brenda (Joe Pagley) VanHalst of Churubusco, Homeretta (Brett) Faulkner of Winamac, Jackie (Jose) Rodriguez of Elkhart, Glen (Carolyn Gibson) Ard of Kendallville, and Teresa Wade of Kendallville.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Crystal Homister.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Little Flossie Old Regular Baptist Church in Lisbon with the Elders of the church officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.

Burial will follow at Orange Cemetery near Rome City.

Pallbearers are Skylar Fugate, Glen Ard, Dominick Garrison, Trent Faulkner, Travis Faulkner, and Michael VanHalst.

Memorials may be directed to the family for funeral expenses.

Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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