Timothy Scott Eyer, 57, of Shippensburg, departed this life on the morning of Monday, May 19, 2025, at his home.
He was born on January 15, 1968, in Shippensburg, a son of Linda (Boyd) Eyer and the late Robert “Jim” Eyer. Tim married Sheila A. Umbrell on October 5, 1996, in the Messiah United Methodist Church, Shippensburg.
Tim worked for Volvo Construction Equipment for thirty-seven years, retiring in 2024. He was an active member of the Ridge Covenant Brethren Church as a youth leader and board member.
In his free time, Tim enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening, and also watching the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Phillies. He loved spending time with his beloved dog Timber. In years past, Tim was an assistant wrestling coach for Shippensburg Area Senior High School and was involved with coaching youth t-ball leagues and wrestling.
In addition to his mother, Linda, and wife of twenty-nine years, Sheila, he is survived by two brothers, Jamie Eyer and Keith Eyer and wife Sue, of Shippensburg; a sister, Mary Koontz and husband Troy of Artemis; one niece; five nephews; a number of great nieces and one great nephew; and a god-daughter, Abigail Thorne of Shippensburg.
Tim was preceded in death by his father.
His private funeral service will be held at the Ridge Covenant Brethren Church, Shippensburg. Pastor Leon Davis will officiate. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.
Viewing will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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