Tim Allen Lamphier

Tim Allen Lamphier, 85, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Cincinnati Veterans Hospital. He was born on June 21, 1941, in Middletown, Ohio.

Tim lived a life marked by service, devotion, and joy. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp and distinguished himself through courageous service in Vietnam. During the war, his platoon was sent in to look for landmines before troops were sent into the battlefield. For his bravery and sacrifice, he received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, the Vietnamese Cross for Gallantry, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.

In his professional life, Tim was the marketing director at Industrial Sales Company. He was known as a kind, humble, and loving man, and also as a jokester who was always having fun. Those who knew him will remember both his warmth and his ability to bring laughter to those around him.

Tim found great happiness in music, travel, and time spent on the water. He loved jazz music and played the trumpet. He also loved sports, especially watching Northwestern University football. An avid sailor, he often said sailing brought him some of the most peaceful and relaxing times of his life. He was also a world traveler who visited Hong Kong and traveled throughout Europe.

Above all, Tim was a devoted husband and a wonderful, loving grandfather and great-grandfather. He carried deep pride in his family’s history as well. Tims great grandfather Clarence Warn helped found Monroe, Ohio, and Uncle Larry Gauld was the geologist and second in command for the first exploration of Antarctica from 1920-1930.

Tim was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lamphier; his brother, Mark and Michael Lamphier; his father, Omer Francis Lamphier; and his mother, Mary Jeanette Lamphier nee: Warn.

He is survived by his son, Miller Douglas Jr.; his daughters, Jessica (John) Purnell and Brianna Lamphier; and by his sisters, Marianne (Bob) Tranter, Ellen (Glen) Lindenfeld, Linda (Joe) Uebel, and Sally (Tim) Luzader; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He leaves behind a family who will remember his love, his humor, his steady presence, and the many moments of happiness he brought into their lives.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to the hour of Service at 12:00 p.m. at Central Church of the Nazarene, 2006 Pieck Dr, Fort Wright, KY 41011. Burial will take place the same day at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, 205 Eibeck Ln, Williamstown, KY 41097.

Tim Allen Lamphier will be remembered with love, gratitude, and admiration for a life well lived.