James R. Eckman, Sr., 60, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on April 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John C. and Violet E. Eckman.

Shortly after his high school graduation, Jim decided to enlist in the United States Army. During his time in the military, he mastered his talents as an auto mechanic, which was a trade and hobby he carried throughout his life. He was discharged in 1998.

Cars were a passion of Jim's. He enjoyed working on them as well as building and driving race cars. He was also fond of working on computers. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling and playing pool with his family.

Jim will be sorely missed by all who knew him including his children, Amanda C. Tomlinson, wife of Keith of Elizabethtown, James R. Eckman, Jr. of Columbia, Justin C. Eckman, husband of Amber of Elizabethtown, and Levi Mitchell of Dover; his granddaughters, Brooke Hummel, and Cassity Eckman; siblings, Brenda Sylvester, Pamela Eckman, and Joyce Quijano, numerous nieces and nephews, and his beloved service dog, Lady. He was preceded in passing by his first wife, Sherrie Miller.

Services will be at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place at Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Jim's name are encouraged to be sent to the Homer Fund, thdhomerfund.org, the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, LG Health Foundation, 2110 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 205, Lancaster, PA 17601, or the Susquehanna Service Dogs, donate.onecause.com/givessd/donate