Eric joined the United States Air Force and proudly served for 20 years, and was currently employed at Tinker AFB as an electrical engineer. He enjoyed computers, music, OKC Thunder games, watching movies, attending air shows and working crossword puzzles.
Eric was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Diana. Survivors include his loving wife, Linda; four sisters, Mary Williams, Rosanna Beebe (Mark), Anita Chastain (Bill), Faye Williams; his children, Erica Rice (Earl), Kara Gallamore (Ben), Shannon and Justin Keeley; grandchildren, Caitlyn and Emilie Rice and Shane Byrd.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 6, 2012 at the Bill Eisenhour Southeast Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunny Lane Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.eisenhourfuneral.com