Age 47, passed away. Monday, September 3, 2018. Tim was born on April 7, 1971, the son of Richard A. Doody and Patricia Gantz. Tim had a passion for his vocation as a chef. Tim worked at The Copper Grille in Paw Paw, and considered them family. He loved trying new recipes and watching the cooking shows. He also had a love of plants and nature. One of his favorite spots to walk was the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Tim was preceded in death by his father, Richard Doody II, his beloved grandparents, and his brother, Rick, who was his companion and friend. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Patricia Gantz of Richland; his son, Timothy Dix of Battle Creek; his nephew, Jakob Doody and his niece Abigail Doody; his loving Aunt Dianne, Aunt Denise and cherished cousins, Jamie and Melissa.