Timothy "Tim" Gene O'Shesky, 72, of Columbia, SC, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Born in Dearborn, Michigan, on December 2, 1946, he was the son of Al and Bernice Mamot O'Shesky. He served in the US Army and assigned to the 192nd Assault Helicopter Company as a Combat Medic and Huey gunner during the Vietnam Conflict. Upon returning home, Tim then became a Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy and Wixom Police Officer, IT professional at Ford/Visteon, and Roush test driver. He earned his associate degree from Henry Ford Community College.

On November 1, 1974, Tim married Genie Pelc. They raised three daughters, Julie, Jessica, and Jennifer. Tim had a passion for service and would routinely serve his community through his Church, fraternal organization, and Veterans' Affairs. Tim became a 3rd Degree member of the Fr. O'Kelly Council Knights of Columbus in 1969. After moving to Columbia in 2014, he transferred to the Msgr. Martin C. Murphy Council and held the office of Youth Director. Tim became a 4th Degree Knight in 2015 with Council 2902 and served as Pilot. He volunteered to serve Senior Luncheons at St. John Neumann Church, supported Veterans through the DAV and VA, and was both Vice President and President of his HOA. Tim was known for his kind and compassionate spirit, sense of humor, love of family, and uncanny sense of direction.

Tim is preceded in death by his parents, Al and Bernice O'Shesky; brother-in-law, Joseph Buda; and nephew Paul Buda.

He is survived by his wife, Genie, of 44 years; daughters, Julie, Jessica (Jeffrey), and Jennifer; granddaughter, Claire; sister, Tess Buda; and nieces, Shelley Stancato (Aldo) and Kathy Buda.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. O'Shesky will be held 12 o'clock, Monday, August 12th at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 100 Polo Road, Columbia. Final Commendation and Farewell Prayers will be said at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery at 2 o'clock. A prayer vigil followed by a visitation will be held from 6:30 until 8: 30 o'clock, Sunday, August 11th at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road, Ext. Columbia.

Memorials may be sent to Warriors Walk, Dorn VA Medical Center, 6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209 or Disabled American Veterans Greater Daytona Chapter 84, 605 Eight Street, Holly Hill, FL 32117.

Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.