Timothy Paul Silas

It comes with the very saddest news that Timothy Paul Silas passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. Tim suffered a heart attack at home and now he is with the Lord Jesus in heaven. Tim was born on June 29, 1962 in New Iberia, Louisiana to Daniel and Anne Barousse Silas. As a kid he was the favorite kid on the block that everyone wanted to be around. He lived a very blessed life and always overcame any challenges he faced. As a youth, because of his father’s successful music career with the Boogie Kings, Tim lived in California, Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Lake Charles, and Jeanerette. Louisiana. In 10th grade Tim moved to Aberdeen, Scotland and attended the American School of Aberdeen for two years. He then moved to London, and graduated from the American High School. Tim had a very successful career in the textile industry in Georgia for many years and then began a new career in the technical field of plastic production. He worked for many years as a specialized technician for plastic mold companies, eventually ending up in North Vernon, Indiana. Tim loved playing the drums and was in several bands. His favorite band was in London when he was a senior in high school. Tim is survived by his wife Krystan Miranda Silas, sons Zayden Hoyt, Gage Silas, Kaison Silas and Kreedyn Kane Silas; brothers Dr. Steve Silas, Daniel Silas, and Matthew Silas, as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 23 at 4 p.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with visitation beginning at 2 p.m. Memorials may be given directly to Miranda via Zelle, Cash App, or by using the FB method, or through the funeral home.