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Roy Erickson Obituary

Roy R. Erickson Roy R. Erickson, 76, a photographer, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005, in Asheville, N.C. The service will be at 2 p.m. EST Wednesday at Abbey-Riposta Funeral Home in Tallahassee (850-562-1518), with burial at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. He was a member of several area car clubs and loved spending time in his cabin in the mountains of Burnsville, N.C., with his wife and dog. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Dee E. Erickson of Tallahassee; two sons, Todd Erickson of Lake City and Brad Erickson of Georgia; a daughter, Lara Trombly (and husband Mark) of Fort Lauderdale; two grandchildren, Cody of Texas and Christina Trombly of Fort Lauderdale; and two special people, Margo Erickson and Justine Schoen, both of Texas.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Dec. 25, 2005.

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Phil and Mary Ann Powell

January 6, 2006

Our symphaty and prayers go out to family and friends or Roy. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Deedee Pisoni

January 5, 2006

We are deeply saddened to learn the news of Roy's passing. He always had a smile when we asked about his puppy and enjoyed cutting up when everyone else was being too serious. He will be greatly missed. Deedee and Pascal Pisoni

David Hawkins

January 2, 2006

David Hawkins, MUSTANG F/X and the participants of the MUSTANG F/X Monday Night Mustangs at HOOTERS would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Dee and all of Roy's family. Roy rarely missed this event and he will be deeply missed.

Regina Thompson

January 1, 2006

The Untamed Mustang Club of Tallahassee would like to send out our thoughts and prayers to all of Roys family. He will be deeply missed.

Karen Parks-Meehan

December 28, 2005

I will miss Roy. Such a kind gentleman, always thoughful of others. Wherever you are Roy, I know you are driving the Stealth Mustang with the wind in your hair and a big grin on your face! My thoughts and prayers are with Dee and your family. God speed the Stealth Mustang and Roy. Love ya!

Donna Gabrielle

December 26, 2005

On behalf of all his friends at the Panhandle Ponies Tallahassee Mustang Club, we are sad to hear of the loss of Roy. My thoughts and prayers go out to Dee and all of Roy's family. He will be deeply missed.

Dan Isaacs

December 25, 2005

My sympathy goes out to the family of Roy Erickson a great guy.

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