Erik was born in Dallas, Texas to Chris and Julie Loe Williams. He passed away from cancer in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His mother Julie Loe Williams preceded Erik in death December 2018. Erik was survived by his wife Courtney Williams, and sons. He is also survived by his father Chris Williams and step mother Linda Williams along with his brother Sean Williams and wife Heather of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, his step brother Jake Huey and wife Tina of Austin, Texas, step sister Kristine Romero with husband Robert of Taos, New Mexico and step sister Kelly Eyer and husband Stewart of Papillion, Nebraska, as well as his best friend Toby Grund whom we all consider part of our family. Instead of flowers, donations can be made to http://www.ocularmelanoma.org/.