Eric K. Pardon

Eric K. Pardon, 67, of Columbus, passed away Monday, April 4, 2011. He was born June 30, 1943 in Mansfield, Ohio and was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School. Eric could always be found fishing, shooting pool, or playing cards. He cherished time spent with his children and grandchildren and never met a stranger. Preceded in death by his parents, Eric and Mary Pardon; brother, Walter Frank Pardon; and nephew, DeShaun Pardon. Eric will be missed by his children, Cheryl Jack, Deborah Pardon, Eric Pardon Jr., Anthony Pardon, Robert (Habbie) Pardon, and Michael Pardon; mother to his children, Loretta Pardon; 19 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Rhonda) Pardon; niece, DeVaune Pardon; special friend, Myrtice “Penny” Shepherd; and close friends Chris and Edward Washington, Y.Z. and Eugene Baxter, and Saundra Hopper. Private family services were held at Schoedinger Linden Memorial Chapel (614) 267-8363. Contributions may be made in Eric’s memory to the Salvation Army. To view Eric’s video tribute or offer condolences to his family, visit www.schoedinger.com.