John Ferrol Eichelberger, 78, of Cleveland, Texas passed away February 4, 2019.
He was born in Baytown, Texas on August 19, 1940 to Phillip and Myrtle Eichelberger. He had a career as the Foreman of the Composing Room for The Houston Post Newspaper. He was also a member of the Printers Union.
John had a passion for his horses. He loved riding and training his horses in Dressage and showing them in several venues. He also had a love of dogs and took in every stray that came to the farm. John had a pilot’s license and loved to fly his plane.
He was preceded in death by parents Phillip Eichelberger Sr. and Myrtle Mashburn, brother Gary Don Lee and wife Betty Jean Eichelberger.
He is survived by his children John Mark Eichelberger, Matthew S. Eichelberger, Myrtle Elizabeth Eichelberger, brothers Dr. Phillip T. Eichelberger Jr. and Hermann Eichelberger.
Visitation will be held Monday, February 11 from 1:00-3:00PM at Forest Park East Funeral Home located at 21620 Gulf Freeway Webster, Texas 77598. A Celebration of John’s Life will begin at 3:00PM. Immediately following he will laid to rest at Forest Park East Cemetery.