Dr. Timothy Crumpler, 61, of Ooltewah, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Atrium Medical Center in Charlotte, NC, following a medical emergency while en route to his vacation destination.

Tim was preceded in death by his father, Tyrus Crumpler. He is survived by his sons, Ryan Crumpler of Redondo Beach, CA, and Jordan Crumpler of Ooltewah, TN; the mother of his sons, Beth Schnars of Harrison, TN; his mother, Molly Crumpler of Enterprise, AL; his sister, Cathy Davis (Ricky) of Enterprise, AL; nephews Andrew Davis, Lance Davis (Sarah), and Elijah Schnars; niece Rae Schnars; great-niece Reese Davis; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A private graveside service will be held Friday, September 25, 2026, at Meadowlawn Cemetery . A memorial celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Macedonia Baptist Church of Enterprise, with Pastor Randy Walker officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM until service time.

Tim was born May 21,1965, to Tyrus and Molly Crumpler. He graduated from Enterprise High School in 1983, earned a degree in chemistry from Auburn University, and received his medical degree from UAB. His interest in medicine began early. Before his 17th birthday, he completed EMT and paramedic training and later worked at Flowers Hospital and volunteered with the Enterprise Rescue Squad.

At 17, Tim underwent open-heart surgery to replace an infected heart valve. Afterward, he embraced life with a newfound sense of adventure. He took up spelunking, hang gliding, and skydiving and later earned his private pilot’s license.

While interning at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tim met and married Beth Schnars. Together, they built a life centered on family, service, and caring for others. As emergency physicians, their careers demanded long hours and sacrifice, but they remained devoted to their patients, family, and community, touching and saving countless lives.

Tim made a profession of faith and was baptized as a teenager. He was quiet about his faith, but his compassion for others was evident in the way he lived. He never forgot people he cared for, particularly those facing mental illness.On more than one occasion, Tim quietly stepped in to help those in need—sharing a meal, offering a ride, or helping someone get the medical care they needed. He never sought recognition or praise; he simply saw a need and found a way to help.

Being a doctor was Tim’s profession, not his definition. He was a beloved son, father, brother, colleague, and devoted Waffle House patron. He was endlessly curious and loved experimenting in the kitchen, traveling, tinkering with machinery, spoiling his cat, telling dad jokes, and sharing a good story. He was happiest in his shorts and flannel, with jerk chicken on his plate and a Diet Coke in his hand.

The family is deeply grateful to the neuro ICU team at Atrium Medical Center for their exceptional care and compassion.

Even in death, Tim’s desire to help others continued. As an organ donor, he gave the gift of life to others, leaving one final act of generosity that reflected the way he lived—quietly making a difference.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to a favorite charity in Tim’s memory.