Timothy James Ringgold was blessed with life on November 19, 1959 and was born to the union of Mary Elizabeth "Dosie" and Edward James Ringgold, Sr.  Timothy departed his earthly life and took rest on August 2, 2020.

Timothy was an accomplished poet, avid boxer and absolutely loved anything sports related, especially engaging in a game of basketball.  In addition to these passions he had a zest for cooking and frequently elevated even the simplest of meals to a full on food experience.  He mastered the kitchen and loved to show off his food masterpieces to family and friends.

Timothy graduated from Pontiac Central High School and was highly intelligent and well versed on many subjects inclusive of history, religion, philosophy and music.  Jazz was his favorite and one could often find him mellowing to his favorite jazz sounds.  Timothy was also a known people person which allowed him to live his life to the fullest and as he would say "with no regrets ".  He was the epitome of one who had mastered his world.

Timothy departed his earthly home on Sunday, August 2, 2020 leaving his earthly angels to cherish his memory.  Preceding him in death were his parents Mary Elizabeth "Dosie" and Edward James Ringgold, Sr., grandparents; Myrtle & Tommie Gordon and Edward & Sarah Ringgold, siblings; Pam Ringgold and Todd Bowman.

He leaves to forever cherish his memory his children; Timothy Jr., Karim, Doshana, Tieree, Lamarr, DyAndre, Timothy III, Veronica, Page, Gabriel and Peyja, his siblings; Edward James, Jr., Eddie, Maurice, Bryan, Otis, Sonja and Deonna, his aunt; Tommie Lee "Tee" Mullen, special cousins; Marchelle and Mai.  Also survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Mr. Ringgold will lie in repose on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Cobb's Funeral Home 151 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac, Michigan, from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m.  Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 12 p.m. at Cobb's Funeral Home, family hour will start at 11 a.m. prior to the service.

As a global concern about Coronavirus (COVID-19) begins to have a impact on our community, we are taking necessary steps to ensure the safety of the families we serve and the community in general.  Some families are making the decision to postpone services while others have opted to move forward with a small gathering of close family and friends.

It is Cobb's Funeral Home policy, which lines up with the restrictions of our governor, Gretchen Whitmer, that all gatherings are limited to 20 people with a distance of 6 feet.

May God continue to bless and strengthen all of you during this time.