Timothy (TJ) Jackson Umberger, Jr

Timothy Jackson Umberger, Jr., "TJ," age 51, of Wirtz, VA, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

TJ was preceded in death by his grandfather, Thomas Jackson Umberger; his grandmothers, Dorothy Davis Umberger and Rose Huff; and TJ's father, Timothy Jackson Umberger, Sr.

He is survived by his cherished daughter, Linsey B. Umberger; his son, Jackson Riggs Umberger (Rachel, and her two children); his bonus daughter, Britney N. Witham, mother, Marilyn H. Umberger; sister, Kimberly U. Caldwell (Lyn), nephews, Jordan T. Caldwell (Hannah) and Andrew C. Caldwell (Amaya), great-niece, Oaklyn R. Caldwell and lifetime friends, Bryan Young and Ryan Gordan, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and loved ones.

TJ served with the Department of Veterans Affairs for over 27 years. He loved God, his family, and his friends, especially his children. He enjoyed riding his Harley, going to the gym, and spending time outdoors. TJ loved working with his hands and devoted much of his time to "Wood for Warmth," a church program that delivers firewood to those in need. He was a dependable friend who was always ready to help others, and he will be deeply missed.

The family would like to ask those attending the service on Friday to please wear Blue in Honor of TJ.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention online at https://supporting.AFSP.org/campaign/Timothy-Tj-Umberger or by mail to 199 Walker Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 25th from Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the Davis Family Cemetery, Wytheville, VA. His family will be receiving friends from 10-11am prior to the service Friday at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, VA