Timothy Lee Avila, age 55, of Warren, died Friday, April 15, 2005, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was an Attorney for Avila & Avila in Warren.

Born in Providence, a son of Erlino �"Leon� Avila and the late Marcia (Luther) Avila of Warren.

Besides his father he leaves daughter Bethany M. Avila-Lane, her husband Steven, and their son Gavin; A son, Andrew L. Avila, and a daughter, Meredith L. Avila all of Providence; a brother of Forrest L. Avila of Warren; his former wife, Catherine King Avila of Providence; his best friend and cousin, Alden Smith of Rehoboth, MA; and dear friend and companion, Mary Collins of Wickford.

Mr. Avila was a former Probate Judge, having served for 23 years. He was a member of the RI Bar Association. He was very active in his community, serving his second term on the Bristol Warren School Committee, a member of the Warren Democratic Committee and the State Democratic committee; a member of the WFD Massasoit Hook & Ladder Company. He belonged to St Albans Lodge in Bristol. He was a beekeeper, photographer, ham radio operator, and computer enthusiast.

Besides calling hours all other services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to The Audubon Society of RI, Attn. Sharon, 12 Sanderson Rd., Smithfield, RI 02917.