Timothy Roundtree-Bey

Timothy Roundtree-Bey, 57, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, passed away from this world, on October 24, 2023, at Unity Point St. Lukes Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There will be no services. Stewart Baxter Funeral and Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, Iowa, is assisting the family. Timothy Rountree-Bey was born on September 23, 1966, in Miami, Florida, the son of Timothy and Wessie (Porter) Roundtree-El Bey Sr. Timothy described himself as a Moorish American of Cherokee Indian Descent. Raised in the Miami, Florida area, he graduated from Southridge Senior High School with a football scholarship to Grambling University. He later earned a degree in Psychology and worked in a hospital Psychiatric ward. In 2006 Timothy moved to Iowa where he worked in landscaping and painting. Timothy was primarily known for his kindness and ability to engage in interesting conversations with anyone, from congressmen to the homeless on the street. He loved Taoist philosophy, and seriously considered becoming a Taoist Monk. If a fly got into the house, Tim would engage in capture and release. He spent the last seventeen years in an easy loving relationship with his partner Gail Ireland, a relationship he described as 'absolutely effortless'. He loved the grandchildren, Marquez, Adrian, Nathan, and Reagan; helping to prepare the Wednesday weekly dinners was the highlight of his week. He loved football, especially the Ravens, and Tango Dancing; for years he was a Tango DJ. He had good friends who were like family to him. Those who knew him called him a good man. Those who knew him well would call him an extraordinary man. Timothy is survived by his siblings, Mark (Andrea) Roundtree, Noble Philip (Cynthia) Roundtree-Bey, Beverly Roundtree, Lois Roundtree, and Penny Dixon; a host of nieces and nephews; his partner of seventeen years; Gail's children, Michael and Ellen Ireland; four grandchildren; and many good friends. Timothy was preceded in death by his parents.