Owner of Timbo's Boiled Peanuts in Charleston dies at 59

postandcourier.com December 30, 2024, 07:01 PM UTC

Timothy Grainger, the owner of Timbo's Boiled Peanut truck in Charleston, has died at age 59. He had been battling kidney disease and was seeking a donor while facing challenges with his landlord. Grainger started Timbo's in 1989 and became a local favorite, selling around 100 pounds of boiled peanuts daily. Recently, he moved his operation to a new trailer after disputes with his landlord. He was found deceased at his home on December 28. Funeral arrangements are pending.


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