Eric Eugene Rothrock

1973 - 2014

Eric Eugene Rothrock obituary, 1973-2014

BORN

1973

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home - West Salem

201 E. Church Street

West Salem, Illinois

Eric Rothrock Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 10, 2014.

Eric Eugene Rothrock, age 41 of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on Sunday, November
9, 2014 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Eric was born in Olney, IL on July 23, 1973 to Edward and Jean (Williams) Rothrock.
Eric enjoyed running construction equipment, and was a Demolition Derby enthusiast. He was a welder by trade and worked for many large companies in that capacity.
He was a believer in his Lord Jesus Christ. His faith was strong, and he endured a stroke, a round of cancer and another bout of cancer; which ultimately took his life. The final day of Eric's earthly life,
he was alert and shared with his parents, brother, and a host of loving friends about his love for his Savior.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Jonas and Edna Rothrock and Grant and Anna Mae Williams, and his aunt JoAnn Goodwin.
He is survived by his parents, Edward and Jean Rothrock, a brother, Craig (and wife Tammy) Rothrock , a very special niece and nephew; Katie and Caden Rothrock, whom he loved very much, all of West Salem, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and a multitude of friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 10AM at the First Christian Church of West Salem, IL. Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Parkersburg, IL.
Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 6PM to 8PM.
The family requests that memorials be directed to the Funeral Dinner Fund of the First Christian Church of West Salem, with envelopes provided at the church.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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November 13, 2014

Lisha Thomson Pettyjohn

Ed and Jean, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you during this difficult time. Please know that you will be in my prayers.

November 13, 2014

Shawna Thomson Burkhart

My heart is heavy to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. I have wonderful childhood memories with the Rothrocks.

November 12, 2014

RON AND Cinda Perkins

Ed and Jean, we are so sorry for your loss. There is no greater grief than the loss of a child. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time

November 12, 2014

Garry Kelley, Rig 18

So sorry for your loss. Thinking and praying for you and your family on this day and for the days ahead.

November 12, 2014

Ruth Esders

Ed & Jean, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers being sent asking God to wrap his arms around you and give you peace and comfort.

November 11, 2014

Melissa Chapman

Ed, Jean, Craig and Angie, I am deeply sorry for your loss. May time heal your heavy hearts. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

November 11, 2014

amanda harris

U will be missed kidrock we all love ya and miss ya lots rest in peace

November 11, 2014

Ed, Jean and Craig, So very sorry. Love and prayers for you guys.

Mike and Sherry

November 11, 2014

So sorry for your loss. I am so glad he confessed his love for Christ! You have my deepest sympathy and prayers continue for you and yours during this time. Denise (Weisenberger) Morris, Bayler

November 11, 2014

Lynn Yates

Jean and Ed, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers still coming your way. Hugs

November 11, 2014

Myrna Mason

Ed and Jean, so sorry for the loss of your son.

November 11, 2014

Micki Pettit

So many memories growing up with you Eric! You will be so missed by us all. Keep a special watch over your mom and dad for us, this has been so hard for them. It was so inspiring to walk along side of you this last year thru your battle with cancer. You never let it wipe that smile off your face or caused you to lose your sense of humor. I feel so blessed that we lived so close and were able to spend time with you during that. I love you Cousin and will miss you dearly. Until we meet again.....................

November 10, 2014

Amy Kitley (Colvin)

I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.

November 10, 2014

Neila Cornelius

Eric is with our Savior, made well and whole in his new life in heaven. We all will miss his ready smile and optimism! Our loss is certainly Heaven's gain. May his loved ones find comfort and strength in God's enduring love and promise of our future together in heaven.

November 10, 2014

Wesley Lynch

We would like to honor Eric with a rolling honor guard of trucks. We will meet on the Square in West Salem at 9am on Thursday November 13 prior to Eric's Celebration of Life.

Posted by Wesley Lynch

November 10, 2014

Angela Scranton

In memory of Eric. He will be missed. My God be with his family and friends in this time of need.

November 10, 2014

Amy Connely

U will be missed. Prayers to you all.

November 10, 2014

Patti Michels

So sorry for your loss. God bless you! I will be praying for you. Eric is walkin' on those Golden Streets! Praise the Lord! May God's peace comfort you with thoughts of meeting up with him in Glory!

November 10, 2014

Deb Yates

So sorry for the loss of your son Eric. Sending prayers for you both, the rest of his family and friends.

November 10, 2014

Ron & Joyce Gawthorp

Ed and Jean, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Your family has certainly been through a lot recently. God be with you in the days ahead.

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