Mr. William S. “Bill” Eck, Jr., 86, of Chambersburg, PA and formerly of Waynesboro, PA passed away Tuesday morning, September 22, 2026, at Mercy House of Chambersburg.
Born May 11, 1940 in Midvale, PA, he was the son of the late William S. Eck, Sr. and Dorothy (Irving) Eck.
Bill graduated from Waynesboro Senior High School with the Class of 1958.
He and his wife of over 67 years, Judith A. “Judy” (Fahrney) Eck, were married on April 26, 1959 in Hagerstown, MD.
Bill was a self-employed farmer throughout his life. He also worked for Ryder Truck in Hagerstown and was last employed by Quincy Township (PA) for several years.
He was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Waynesboro and was currently attending Chambersburg Bible Church.
Bill enjoyed refinishing furniture, trains, gardening, and CB radios. He was an animal lover, especially dogs and cherished the time spent with his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Tammy S. Beckner (Doug) of Chambersburg and Cathy I. Kozain (Bryan) of Quincy, PA; his son-in-law, Michael Shetler of Waynesboro; 6 grandchildren, Wade, Tara, Jared, Kelsey, Brianne and Dori; and 12 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Beth L. Shetler.
Services will be held at 11 a.m.., Friday, September 25, 2026 in Chambersburg Bible Church, 810 Orchard Road, Chambersburg, PA with Pastor Steve Trostle officiating.
Burial will be private in Mount Zion Cemetery, near Quincy, PA.
The family will receive friends following the services, Friday, in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Mercy House of Chambersburg, 730 Norland Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201 or Chambersburg Bible Church, 810 Orchard Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201.
Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, PA, is handling the arrangements.
