Photo courtesy of Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home
Sep 13, 1991 - Jun 23, 2015 (Age 23)
"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God." My retirement fom KSP has been 34 years ago now but rest assured that those of us who wore the gray never forget those who made the supreme sacrifice protecting and serving our Commonwealth. What can be more honorable? Thank you,Eric. God bless you, Brother.
Gary Smith
September 08, 2025 | Mayfield, KY | Brother
Another year has passed since Eric's passing and I want you to remember that those of us who wore the gray will never forget him and his desire to represent and serve the visitors and citizens of the Commonwealth. We all must die and, granted, your son's passing was untimely but what pride you should feel that Eric died serving others.
Retired Tpr/Det Gary Smith
Post One
Gary Smith
June 19, 2020 | Sprimg Hill, FL | Coworker
I know that the anniversary of Erics giving his life for others is an extremely difficult time. My hope is that you are receiving some degree of comfort from your memories of him and Gods word. Erics memory will never be forgotten and his sacrifice always appreciated. What pride you must have in your son who knew he might have to give his life for others.
Retired Tpr/Det Gary Smith,Unit 649, KSP, Post One
Gary Smith
June 19, 2019 | Spring Hill, FL | Coworker
Prayers for you and you're family.
Priscilla Blackburn
September 18, 2015 | Owensboro, KY
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Chrisman, I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy in the loss of your precious son. I did not know your son,but I have read much about him and it is very evident that he was a great,honorable young man. Please take comfort in knowing he is with his heavenly Father and that you will be joined with him again one day. You did an amazing job as parents, as your son had a servants heart and was probably doing what he loved best...serving others. You have been in my prayers and...
September 17, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."
July 16, 2015
Dawn and Randy,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your precious son. I pray that your hearts will know God has him in the palm of his hand and understands your grief. He loves you just like he loved Eric and he will help you get through such a difficult time.
Rhonda Hatch (Beasley)
July 07, 2015 | Petersburg, TN
I am sorry to read about the loss of Eric. Losing a loved one in death is a hard thing to experience. Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and he cares. (1 Peter 5:6&7)
July 07, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Soon we will see our love ones again in a paradise earth, a place where we will never have to say goodbye.
July 07, 2015
Trooper Eric Keith Chrisman, Unit #800, age 23, of Lawrenceburg passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from injuries received while on duty in Livingston County, KY. Eric is the son of Randy Keith and Dawn Lynn Adams Chrisman of Lawrenceburg.Eric graduated from the Kentucky State Police Academy on January 16, 2015 and was assigned to Post #1 in Mayfield, KY. A 2009 graduate of the Christian Academy of Lawrenceburg, Eric played basketball, baseball, and soccer. He attended Western KY University where he received a degree in Sociology and minored in Criminal Justice and Psychology.Along with his parents, Eric is survived by a sister, Emily Kay Powell (Christopher) of Lawrenceburg; a brother, Evan Kyle Chrisman (Emily) of Norfolk, VA; his maternal grandparents, Mary Ellen Graves of Frankfort and Coleman (Rita) Adams of Lawrenceburg; his paternal grandmother, Alice Toler Chrisman of Lawrenceburg; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Terry Lee Chrisman.Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, June 29, 2015 at Ninevah Christian Church, 1195 Ninevah Rd., Lawrenceburg, KY. Pastors Terry Cooper and Will Cooper will officiate the service. Burial will follow services at the Sand Spring Cemetery in Anderson County with full KSP Honors. Visitation will be 3 – 9 PM Sunday and 9 – 11 AM Monday at Ninevah Christian Church.The family suggests memorial contributions to the Christian Academy of Lawrenceburg, 126 South Main St., Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 or Supporting Heroes, P.O. 991547, Louisville, KY 40269-1547. The Kentucky State Police Honor Guard will serve as casketbearers. Honorary bearers will be Jerry Miliam, Matt Sudduth, Don McCormick, Doug Carter, Tim Lucas, and Mike Carnahan.Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com
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