Timothy Profitt

Timothy Shawn Profitt, 41, of Colson, Kentucky, passed away on September 10, 2019. Timothy was known to family and those close to him as a devoted son and a loving father to his children, Konner and Katie. Born November 30, 1977, he grew up in the Letcher County area and remained closely connected to his community and family throughout his life.

Timothy’s life was centered on the people he cared for most. He was the son of Eddie Dean and Terena Napier Profitt, and he is remembered by those who survive him — including his children, his brother Ryan Profitt, his grandmother Mary Napier, and a wide circle of aunts, uncles, and cousins who shared everyday moments and family traditions. He will be remembered for the ordinary, meaningful ways he showed up for family: being present for his children, keeping close family bonds, and taking part in local life in and around Colson and Whitesburg.

Friends and relatives gathered to honor Timothy’s life with visitation at Letcher Funeral Home in Whitesburg the evening of September 14, 2019, followed by funeral services on September 15. He was laid to rest at Maggard Cemetery in Isom, Kentucky.

Those who cherish Timothy’s memory recall a man whose life mattered to his family and community. In remembering him, family and friends celebrate the relationships and the small, lasting moments he shared with those who loved him. Messages of sympathy were welcomed by the family through the funeral home, and memorial gestures were suggested for those who wished to honor his memory.

Timothy’s name lives on in the hearts of his children and relatives. While his passing was felt deeply, family and community remember him as a real person whose daily presence and love left an enduring mark on those closest to him.