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Timothy John Mowry was born on January 4th, 1957, in Miami, Florida. He is best known as being one of the most decorated veterans of his era and for his parenting of the famous <a href="/biography/tia-mowry">Tia</a> and <a href="/biography/tia-mowry">Tamera Mowry</a>, who were actors on the American Broadcasting Company’s television series titled “Sister Sister”.

Timothy was captivated by sports from an early age and went on to play college football. His family upbringing was defined by him as “strict”, which led him to look into joining the Army when he graduated from high school. His father also identified as a sports person, teaching his son many different sports and even yoga. Timothy took part in many school sporting events but it is not known if he received any awards for achievements he may have had during his high school years.

Timothy quickly passed both physical and mental tests given for entry into the United States Army. He held the rank of first sergeant (1SG) and was given administrative duties in addition to leading a battalion force. Timothy quickly assumed the role of a fatherly figurehead in his department. To Timothy, joining the army and having such an excellent position and duties was a dream come true.

After several years of service, he met his future wife, Darlene Renee Flowers, of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Americans">African American</a> and Bahamian background. Timothy himself was from an Irish background. He and Darlene started off as friends, and Timothy was worried about his inability to give her a lot of his time as his job was very demanding. However, Darlene was patient, and she was able to recognize the importance of his role and his passion for it. Timothy was pleased by the fact that Darlene was able to deal with what he felt was a relationship stressor. Their relationship as friends developed into a dating relationship and soon afterwards, a marriage.

Marriage life seemed to move smoothly for the couple; Timothy continued his job with the Army and Darlene took a job as a security officer. Timothy spent much of his time away at camps conducting military training and giving back to his country. In between his time in the army and his being home with his wife he was able to produce a total of four children. His first two children are the well-known sisters who became TV stars, <a href="/biography/tia-mowry">Tia</a> and <a href="/biography/tia-mowry">Tamera</a>. His third <a href="/biography/tahj-mowry">child</a> was his first <a href="/biography/tahj-mowry">son</a>, <a href="/biography/tahj-mowry">Tahj Mowry</a>, later followed by his second son, Tavior Mowry. <a href="/biography/tahj-mowry">Tahj Mowry</a> acted in the show “Baby Daddy,” but his last son, Tavior, did not pursue a career in acting and instead went on to play football for the University of California.

Timothy Mowry’s duties called him away from his family for extended periods of time, leaving Darlene alone to provide most of the care for their children. Timothy tried hard to be there when needed and always left his impression on his children when he was home. Timothy wanted to teach his children things like discipline, kindness, and the other Christian values that he grew up with and valued highly. While Timothy and Darlene consider that they have brought up their children in a modern way they have both felt that they also instilled in them good manners. In part, their choice in supporting their children was a part of the same dream Timothy had chased, and he wanted his children to be able to experience the same joy that he had enjoyed.

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Later Timothy took a position in California to help their two daughters pursue their acting career. He felt it was the right decision and accepted a placement with the Glendale police force, working as a custodial officer. His position is not currently known whether or not if he still works with the police force as his career has stayed wholly hidden from the media. They had long thought about the acting positions of their daughters and had decided to at least give it a try; in 1990 they moved to California to give it test period of a month. However, things worked out well for their daughters, and they decided to stay long-term. “Sister, Sister” premiered on April 1, 1994 and aired for six seasons. The show is considered iconic and revolved around the story of twins being separated at birth and reunited as teenagers.

Racial discrimination did not seem to be a part of Timothy and Darlene’s marriage; it appeared that Timothy’s job serving in the Army had insulated them this as racial slurs and segregation were not tolerated amongst military families, nor was the slander of spouses or others. Hence, it was shocking to them to witness the hatred that their daughter, <a href="/biography/tia-mowry">Tamera</a>, faced upon her marriage to a White <a href="/biography/adam-housley">man</a>, <a href="/biography/adam-housley">Arthur Adam Housley</a>. <a href="/biography/tia-mowry">Tamera</a> referred to being called “a white man’s whore” during an interview with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oprah_Winfrey">Oprah Winfrey</a>.  <a href="/biography/tia-mowry">Tamera</a> has been quoted “I wasn’t raised to see color; I was raised to see character. When my Mom found out that I was dating a White man, she said, ‘Listen, I went through a lot and I want to make sure you love this man, because it’s not easy.’ You’ll face scrutiny. So make sure you guys are in this together and make sure you understand what you will face’’ She goes on to say “I said, ‘<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother">Mom</a>, what are you talking about? It’s 2005. People aren’t going to care.’ But she was right. I look at my parents and I think. Wow, they must be really strong because what they’ve been through is one hundred times worse than what we’ve gone through“. <a href="/biography/tia-mowry">Tamera</a> recalled their family as being functional and a “happy family of six growing beyond the race restrictions.” Her sister, <a href="/biography/tia-mowry">Tia</a>, avoided much of the racial stereotyping suffered by her sister when she married <a href="/biography/cory-hardrict">Cory Hardrict</a>, a <a href="/biography/cory-hardrict">Black man</a>, as she stayed within what some thought was the correct racial segregation. <a href="/biography/tia-mowry">Tamera</a> recently said in an interview “I think the criticism is even worse now, with the racial tension that we’re seeing and the political climate. But my husband, who is so great, said, ‘You know what <a href="/biography/tia-mowry">Tamera</a>? This is just teaching you to focus on the thousands of people that are for you, as opposed to the very few people who are against you.’ He’s right.”

Both of <a href="/biography/tia-mowry">Tia</a>’s and Tamara’s parents, despite their children’s fame, have wanted to keep their lives as private as possible. Timothy and Darlene keep their private lives, as much as is possible, out from the glare of the media spotlight. However, despite their penchant for privacy, Timothy’s accomplishments for his service with the United States Military are well known and shared. His children seem to be very proud of his achievements. Timothy raised his children under the religion of Christianity. Living a private life has not left Timothy completely out of the sensation created by the popular television show as Timothy has appeared as a guest on his daughter's show on rare occasions.

While Timothy is a private person, his two daughters are much less so, posting on Facebook and Twitter; sharing their experiences in acting, life, and school. It is presumed, since his children have not stated anything negative, that their parent’s marriage runs smoothly without affairs or violence. <a href="/biography/tia-mowry">Tia</a>, <a href="/biography/tia-mowry">Tamera</a>, and <a href="/biography/tahj-mowry">Tahj</a> have all been relatively open with their romantic relationships and have tried little to hide their lives from social media or the news.

Timothy’s family continues to grow; he has a total of three grandchildren, Cree, Aden, and Ariah who he enjoys spending time with. He also has a good relationship with his sons in law, <a href="/biography/cory-hardrict">Cory Hardrict</a> and <a href="/biography/adam-housley">Adam Housley</a>.

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