Birth date: Feb 8, 1983 Death date: Sep 23, 2017
Eric J. Templeton, 34, of Lakewood, passed away September 23, 2017. Beloved husband of Christina Kohler; loving son of James Templeton and Olivia Cardoza; dearest father of Eric J. Templeton Jr., Jacob J. Templeton, and step child Read Obituary
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Eric James Templeton 34
08 February 1983 -
23 September 2017
September 23, 2024 Monday
My dearest son, it's been 7 years since you went away. It's gone by so fast. And I hope that the future years will go by just as fast. Because that will mean that the moment I get to see you and be with you again is closer now and getting closer everyday.
I miss you so much son. And every day that goes by, I think of you and wish to God that I could turn back time and could change that day. I would have done anything to have convinced you how much you were loved by each and every one of us. And I know none of us would have let you go on that sad and fateful day. All the memories I have of you, I hold close to my heart. I pray everyday for your soul and hope you'll be there to greet me with all your love and that beautiful smile!
I love and miss you, Eric, every minute of every day...
Mom
me and eric used to go to save a lot together and took the meat out of the packaging. His favorite term was " NUG LIFE" boy oh boy do i miss him
My one and only son Eric. Its been six years now since you left this world. And six years have gone by and the hole you left in my heart has only grown bigger! There hasn't been a day that's gone by that I haven't thought of you and missed you and just wanted one more time to hug you and see your beautiful smile and tell you I love you. You have never been a disappointment to me. I have always been proud that you are my son. Though there have been times we didn't see eye to eye and times we were angry with each other, I never regretted having you in my life. I hope and pray that you have found the peace and serenity you were looking for. You will always be with me and are a part of my soul. See you on the other side... Love, your mom...
Ill never forget the three weeks we spent togetger before i started high school so many years ago cuz. I cant believe your gone. You will be forever missed.
Lit a candle in memory of Eric James Templeton
Rest In Peace Eric… may God be with your family during this difficult time to give them strength, you will be forever missed.
Eric as my little brother, I'm so sorry I wasn't there when you needed me the most. I will forever hold you in my heart and memories and promise to never let your boys forget you . You will be forever missed and loved by everyone as well as your family. May you rest in peace. Love your big sister,Alecia Spradlin
I have struggled with what to say, then I decided to just go with the truth, Eric would expect no less. When he first started dating my daughter, he reached out to me, to be friends, and I held him off. I was tired of meeting and liking my kids girlfriends/boyfriends, only to lose them if they broke up. But Eric was like a KC Chiefs lineman, he kept coming and coming and I had to deal with him. He made promises, called me often, texted me and I thought, yeah….this won't last. Boy did he prove me wrong! We had a wedding in the back yard and I got to hold his trembling arm down the aisle to give him away. He made good every promise, I never knew a man (other than my dad and my hubby) so committed to his kids, family, honesty and values. He clawed his way out of a troubled life, promised to get my daughter back to me and bring grand kid's for a life in crime free, small town Ohio. He did it. He packed up everything, left family he loved and came here to fulfill his dream. He thrived, had snowball fights, shoveled snow, cared for animals, worked his butt off and helped all of us if needed. If i was in trouble he was the first one to reach out. We got to know each other slowly, after months of late night talks in my studio after the rest of the family was fast asleep. I grew a deep respect for the man he was. He left a hole in my life I can't fill. I feel a loss of something great. I will forever cherish our late night quiet times together. Love you Eric, be at peace and know you are missed.
