Eric Hendericks Stall, Jr

Eric Hendericks Stall, Jr., 53, of Gilson, died at 2:55 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2015 at home.

 

Eric was born April 16, 1962 in San Antonio, TX the son of Eric H. and Susan Artzt Stall, Sr.  He married Ann Marie Roark on August 15, 1994 in Galesburg.  She survives of Austin, TX.  Eric is also survived by his mother and step father, Susan (George) Eastburg of Galesburg; his father and step mother, Eric (Norma) Stall, Sr. of Austin, TX; three sons, Aliex H. Stall of Peoria, Joseph W. Stall and John J. Stall both of Austin, TX; two sisters, Beth (Rex) Mills of Gilson and Kathy Eastburg of Knoxville; and one brother, Jason D. Stall of Austin, TX.  He is also survived by two nieces, Kristy (Jesse) Sperry of Moline and Tiffany Eckert of Galesburg; one nephew, Bryant Ellis of Knoxville; and two great nephews, Justis and Tyler Sperry of Moline.

 

In 1982, Eric joined the US Army.  He was honorably discharged in 1984.  Eric spent his years as a stay at home Dad, taking care of his boys.  Eric loved bodybuilding, motocross, cooking and music.  Eric worked a few years as a personal trainer.  He enjoyed reading the Bible.  Most of all, he loved being with his family.

 

Cremation rites will be accorded.  A visitation is planned for Friday, November 13, 2015 from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.  A memorial service will follow at 3:30 p.m.  Memorials may be to his children.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.  Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family atwww.watsonthomas.com.