Timothy (Tim) Critchley

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 10:56 AM

By Holly Stover

Timothy (Tim) Critchley, age 74, Branson, Missouri

Timothy (Tim) Critchley, age 74, was born October 15, 1949, in Douglas, Arizona to William and Inez (Hagen) Critchley and passed away on December 3, 2023.

Tim is survived by his wife of 17 years, Cheryl LaRose of Branson, MO., daughter Randi Conniff and her husband Chris of Tucson, AZ., daughter Tyffani Critchley of Tucson, AZ., son Seth Critchley and his wife Jonna, Blanca, CO., and daughter Maggie Critchley, Tucson, AZ., as well as five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, two sisters, one stepson, one granddaughter and one grandson.

Tim’s greatest passion in life was music and songwriting. At age 15, he and his band, “The Breakers” opened on stage for Van Morrison, which sparked his lifelong journey as a talented musician and songwriter. Tim’s inspiration for his songs came from his life experiences and his songs tell a unique story in which he always hoped would give others a different outlook on their own life and inspire them to be better, be themselves and most importantly, to love. Tim was the music director for many years for Tony Orlando, as well as the Neil Diamond Tribute show in Branson.

He truly believed that life is what you make it, and he made a life so uniquely his own, it is impossible to ignore; truly one of one.

Tim’s stories and music can be found on his YouTube page. No services are planned at this time. Care is under the Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory Branson, Missouri.