Photo courtesy of Richmond Hill Funeral Home - Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill, Georgia
Mar 8, 1986 – Aug 9, 2020 (Age 34)
Timothy (Tim) Keith Ebert, Jr., 34, of Richmond Hill, GA., passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020. Tim was born on March 8, 1986, to Diana and Timothy K Ebert, Sr. in Colorado Springs, CO. After graduating high school, Tim went on to serve his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for over 13 years. He graduated boot camp from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, and served in multiple locations including Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona; Marine Corps Recruiting Office in Avon, Indiana; Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina; a tour in Iraq (August 2008 - March 2009) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and a tour in Kuwait (March 2016- October 2016) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Tim was an E7 Gunnery Sergeant when he received an honorable discharge in 2017. He went on to join the Federal Aviation Administration as an Air Traffic Controller at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
Tim was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend and will be remembered for his unending kindness. He is the definition of a true hero.
He is survived by his loving wife of 7 years, Lindsay Ebert; daughter, Tinley Ebert (6); sons, Bryce (12) and Brayden (9) Franklin; mother Diana Ebert; brother, Thomas Loya; father, Timothy K. Ebert, Sr., step-mother, Bobbie Ebert; brother, Mark Cox; and an amazing group of close family members and friends who felt like family.
Tim is preceded by grandparents Thomas Albert Biber, Emma Arlene (Mark) Biber, Ann Ebert, Howard Ebert, and uncle, Jeff Otten.
Tim loved to spend time exploring the outdoors and playing games with his family. He enjoyed fishing, golf, watching his children play sports, playing Magic the Gathering and Legend of Zelda, cooking, eating spicy food and pickled sausages with his daughter, and frequenting his favorite restaurant, Chipotle.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Oak Hill Cemetery in Richmond Hill, GA with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stand Up for Kids, helping homeless youth around the country since 1990 through street outreach, outreach centers, mentoring and housing support at www.standupforkids.org. If making a donation, please include “In memory of Timothy Ebert” in the comments section.
Read MoreI won’t ever forget the kind man that he was, the morals and ethics he stood by, or the beautiful family I was lucky enough to witness him having. Thank you for everything, Gunny. Fair Winds and Following Seas.
Mark Crum
August 16, 2020 | Served In Military Together
Our hearts are heavy for you. You are the lights and loves of Tim's life, and you gave him so much joy and purpose. Prayers for comfort during this most difficult time as you process and grieve.
Tyler and Heather Greene
August 15, 2020 | Indianapolis, IN | Neighbor
May God's grace and love surround you and your family during this difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Tim was such a great person and I know everyone will miss him terribly.
Tonja Hathaway
August 13, 2020 | Savannah, GA | Acquaintance
For ever in my Heart, and my deepest condolence to the Family.
Sherri Demory
August 13, 2020 | Deer Trail, CO | Friend
My sincere sympathy to your entire family. I went to T-M School with Tim Sr. (and Howie).
Barbara Taray
August 12, 2020 | Meadowlands, MN | Classmate
We did not have the pleasure of knowing Tim personally. But we do know that he was a Hero! A Hero to his Country and most of all to his Family. We want to thank Tim and his Family for his Service to this Country. We have all the Family in my thoughts and prayers. Thank God for people like Tim Ebert!
Greg and Mary James
August 12, 2020 | Vidalia, GA | Friend
The passing of a loved one leaves a heartache like no other, but love leaves a memory that you can cherish forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Brittney Childs
August 11, 2020 | Phenix City, AL | Coworker
Please know that you are in our heart and prayers.
Betty Summerville
August 11, 2020 | Harrison, MI | Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ida Denton
August 11, 2020 | Canton, MI | Family
