Timothy "Tim" Lee Sherrer

Timothy Lee Sherrer was born to Sherry and Terry in Springfield, Missouri on January 22, 1981. He went to his heavenly home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2024. Tim was raised in Stoutland, Missouri, by a large and loving family. He was an exceptional athlete, excelling in both baseball and basketball from an early age. During his high school years, Tim was a star basketball player for the Stoutland Tigers and is remembered for completing an outstanding seventy dunks during his senior season alone. He also left his mark on the high school baseball world, and his name can be found in the MSHSAA 2008-2009 record book multiple times. He is even listed right under Albert Pujols for one of his achievements. He went on to play baseball for Lincoln University, where he also graduated in 2005 with a degree in civil engineering. While Tim was very gifted in sports and academics, he was, more importantly, a man of integrity and a loyal friend. People were drawn to Tim because he was a big guy who loved big. Many of the friends he made as a child and a teenager remained a part of his life well into adulthood, and it wasn’t unusual to find more than one person who thought of Tim as their best friend. He possessed an amazing ability to empathize and relate with all kinds of people, and he always engaged in conversation with the same amount of depth and enthusiasm, whether it was with someone he had just met or someone he had known his entire life. He was handsome, funny, intelligent, and genuinely kind and caring. Affectionately known as “Timmy” to many of his family members, he was always one of the first people to show up when someone he loved had a crisis or was in need. He was a steady presence for people during their hardest times, consistently caring for them and encouraging them not to give up. Tim married the love of his life, Christy (Reagan), on August 6, 2005. Their marriage was blessed with three wonderful children, Sawyer (15), Tucker (9) and Reagan (6). Tim was so proud of his family, and being a husband and a father was the greatest joy of his life. He adored watching his kids play sports and regularly coached their baseball and basketball teams. He was also present with them in many other ways, taking them on hunting and fishing trips, driving them to practices, and simply just playing with them in the yard. He loved being a part of every detail of their lives. Whether it was helping Christy with elaborate Elf on the Shelf schemes, hiding their Easter baskets inside basketball hoops, or dressing up as Chewbacca or Angry Birds for Halloween, Tim wanted everything to be magical and fun for his family. His sense of humor was one of his greatest gifts to his kids. “Dad” could easily make everyone laugh when things were hard, reminding them that everything would be okay and not to take life too seriously. Tim was the leader of his home, and he made sure that it was a home was where God was put first, and laughter and happiness were a part of each and every day. When it came to his professional life, Tim was known to give everything he had. He devoted twenty years to working for the family business, ATR Lighting, where he was a hard worker who was always willing to help with whatever needed to be done. He also had a sharp mind and an amazing ability to recall details that everyone else had forgotten, which he used to connect with important clients and establish good business relationships. His other job was running his own farm, something he was extremely proud of. He was mostly self-taught when it came to raising cattle, but he did it very well and even established Rocky Ridge Cattle Company on his property with the guidance of respected local farmers. Tim was a man with calloused hands who loved working outdoors whenever he could. He would gladly work alone, but being the people person he was, he much preferred to do his work alongside family and friends. He spent countless hours outside with his favorite people, working on his own farm, clearing family land, or cutting countless piles of wood for those who needed it. Tim was always eager to learn more about farming. He even worked as a field representative with Wheeler Livestock Auction in his spare time where he greatly enjoyed listening to Byron auction off cattle. He was so passionate about his cattle that many of his family and friends joked that he was actually the father of 103-three human children and around 100 cows. Beyond family and work life, Tim was very passionate about serving his community, and he did this in a variety of ways. He was an active member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, where he served as a regular teacher in children’s ministry. He played a huge role in Vacation Bible School every year, dressing up as all kinds of hilarious characters and doing funny skits. It wasn’t uncommon for the kids attending bible school to jump to their feet applauding and screaming when he came into the room. Tim also served for three years on the Richland School Board and volunteered his time as “The Voice of the Bears,” commentating on high school basketball games and getting the community excited about supporting the students. The role of commentator came naturally to Tim because he spent countless hours during his childhood narrating his own play by plays while shooting baskets outside. Finally, he was devoted to coaching youth sports. This was more than a hobby for Tim, it was his ministry. Known to his players as “Coach,” he desired to encourage kids to not only grow in their athletic skills, but to understand that God loves them and has a great purpose for their lives. Tim was all in for the things he loved. He took his priorities seriously in life, but he knew how to have a good time and enjoy life too. He loved sports and was a devoted fan of the Chicago Bears, Notre Dame football, Michigan State Spartans and Missouri State basketball and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was unbelievable and unmatched when it came to his ability to remember statistics, records, and players, and his knowledge could rival even the best sports analysts. He also stood by his teams no matter what and fully believed they could win even if no one else did. Tim showed the same loyalty to his favorite foods. He never turned away from a good steak, and Christy had to make regular grocery trips to Sams to keep the house stocked with green cans of Parmesan cheese. Tim was a daily Dr. Pepper drinker for most of his adult life, though he did eventually make the big switch to Diet Dr. Pepper when he got older. He loved going hunting with friends and attending sporting events of all kinds. So many photographs of Tim show him in hunting gear or at ball games surrounded by people he loved. The foundation of Tim’s vibrant and active life was his faith in Jesus Christ. He knew he was created and loved by God. He trusted in the saving power of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection and in the forgiveness of his sins. Tim prayed hard for the people in his life. More than once, he expressed assurance that he knew he would spend eternity with Jesus if something were to happen to him. He also believed wholeheartedly that God would provide for his family and friends if he could no longer do it. It was his desire for those he cared about to have this assurance too. More than anything, Tim wanted his life to point others to faith in Jesus Christ. He lived out his faith daily by his loving service to his family, friends, church, and community, fulfilling Jesus’ greatest command to his followers: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself.” Tim leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 19 years, Christy of their home in Richland; 3 children: Sawyer, Tucker, and Reagan of the home; his parents, Sherry and Bob Boatwright of Stoutland, MO, Terry Sherrer and Debbie Pratt of Warsaw, MO; his father and mother-in-law: Mike and Marsha Reagan of Richland, MO; 3 siblings: Heather Johnson (Richard) of Springfield, MO, Briana Bradbury (Jordan) of Stoutland, MO, and Brendan Boatwright of Marshfield, MO; brother-in-law: Matthew Reagan (Whitni) of Richland, MO; nieces and nephews: Mason Johnson, Hollyn Bradbury, Jett Bradbury, Carver Reagan, Charli Reagan, and Cora Reagan; grandmothers: Esther Sherrer of Stoutland, MO and Janice Boatwright of Lebanon, MO; several aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Tim is preceded in death by his grandparents: Glendal “Glen” Leon Sherrer, Richard and Wanda L. Miller Shepherd, and Frank Boatwright; Tim’s uncle: Rick Shepherd; cousin, Bailey Boatwright. Tim’s legacy will continue through the lives of his children, family, friends, and the many other lives he touched in his community and beyond. Well done, good and faithful servant. Services were held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024, in the Stoutland High School Gymnasium with Pastor Chuck Baker officiating. Brett Laxton gave the opening prayer, Travis Hartman read the obituary, and Deacon, Max Thornsberry gave the eulogy. Special songs included “10,000 Reasons” by Matt Redman and “Well Done” by The Afters. Brandon Shepherd, Colton Shepherd, Matt Reagan, Brendan Boatwright, Scott Franklin, Shannon Shepherd, John Gideon, Troy Frederick, Travis Hartman, and Shane Kardosz served as escorts. Honorary Escorts included, Bobby Love, Kimo Concepcion, Steve Sherrer, Richard Johnson, Mitch Hammons, Mason Johnson, and Tyler Brown. Burial followed in the Oaklawn Cemetery of Richland, Missouri. Services were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Tim Sherrer and can be left or mailed to Memorial Chapel of Richland, Cornerstone Church, or First State Community Bank. Please make checks payable to: The Sherrer Children’s Benefits Fund. Online condolences can be sent at www.memorialchapelsandcrematory. com.

Timothy "Tim" Lee Sherrer

January 22, 1981 - September 12, 2024