Elbert Ray Tims, Jr. was born on June 23, 1974, to Elbert R. Tims, Sr. and Mary Harris Tims in Fort Polk, Louisiana. He attended school in Jasper and graduated from Jasper High School, Class of 1992.

From an early age, Elbert was active in the church and attended Church of Christ on Hwy 96 in Jasper. In his later younger years, he attended Jasper Circuit Memorial United Methodist Church.

After graduating, Elbert Ray entered the workforce. He was always a hard worker and encompassed many job capacities. While living in Jasper, he was employed with LP, The City of Jasper, and TDCJ. Later in life, he moved to Houston, Texas, and while there he began his career as a truck driver. He later relocated to Springdale, Arkansas where he resided until his passing.

Elbert had a love for many things including traveling, playing video games, and sports. His favorite NFL team was the Denver Broncos; he was a true fan. He also had a love for cooking. Whether it was baking, frying, or boiling, he could cook just about anything. His real passion was grilling.

Elbert was affectionately known as "Scooter." He departed this life on December 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Elbert Ray Tims, Sr.; son, Jalen Tims; granddaughter, Naomi Nabors; grandson, Carmelo Fuentes; paternal grandparents, Curley Tims and Lucille Hubbard Tims; and maternal grandparents, Will Harri,s Sr., and Mertie Adams Harris.

Elbert Ray Tims, Jr., is survived by Monica Tims (DeCarlos); his special friend, Melissa Autry of Springdale, Arkansas; daughters, Niesha Fuentes (Pedro), his eldest, and Brittany Tims; stepchildren, Brittney Sheridan (Jeff), Shantel, and Jerrette; 13 grandchildren; mother, Mary Harris Tims; siblings, Joe Nathan Tims (Chanta), Robbi Tims Cooper (Derryck), Gerald Moran, and Tequelia Arnold; grandmother, Nancy Hartsfield; special brother cousins, Jonathan Boatner and Marvin Harris and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.