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Eric Eyraud Obituary
May 21, 1965 February 19, 2022
Eric Paul Eyraud, 56, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022.
Eric was born on May 21, 1965 to Lonnie and Patricia Lemons in Bakersfield, CA. He graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1983 and continued his education at Bakersfield College. Eric played football at Bakersfield High and Bakersfield College as a center and punter. Eric began working on the family farm at the age of 15 and farmed for 35 years before starting his new career at Crop Production Services, now known as Nutrien Ag Solutions. He was a hard worker and very dedicated to his family.
Eric married his high school sweetheart, Charis Elrich, on March 12, 1988. They had two daughters, Ashlyn and Mallory. Eric loved hunting at the family cabin in San Emidgio and being at the beach house in Pismo. He also enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, the Greenbay Packers, the Dodgers, and having family barbecues. Eric owned motorcycles, a boat, a Corvette, and a Jeep. He loved his toys!
Eric is survived by his wife, Charis, his daughters Ashlyn Sterling (Bryce) and Mallory Williford (Colton), grandchildren Annabelle and Luke Sterling and Lincoln and Crew Williford, mother Patricia Eyraud, stepmother Lynda Lemons, brothers Evan (Cheri), Brett (Sandy), and Aaron (Amber), Aunt Judy Lemons, and many beloved nephews and nieces.
Eric was preceded in death by his father Lonnie Lemons, father Eddie Eyraud, and other loved family members.
Services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Greenlawn Southwest.
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Gina Graber
March 23, 2022
Cousins Lee Anna Gladu, Bari Gerow, Kirt Clipper, Janice Stewart and Gina Graber loved Eric from the time he was a born, along with his grandparents Annie and Elmer Lemons. Our family sends our deepest condolences to the Eyraud family.
Beverly Hock
March 10, 2022
To the Eyraud and Lemons families, I am so very saddened for your loss. May God bring you peace and comfort.
Brian Ulrich
March 7, 2022
I didn't know Eric personally but spent alot of time in Pismo I'm sure we had brushed arms a few times what struck me about him were his eyes. You can tell he was a kind soul from them. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time rest in peace . Eric B Ulrich .Bakersfield california
Colleen Camara
March 7, 2022
God´s blessings and sympathy to the Eyraud family.
James Smith
March 7, 2022
I have known Eric Lemons for more than 51 years - I know Eric from grammar school, junior high, & high school - I will remember him for the rest of my life.
Kydaran Pascoe
March 6, 2022
Rest In Peace My Cousin, Friend & Brother. You are Loved by Many!
My Sympathy & Prayers For You , Family and Friends. I´ll see U again. K
Colleen Camara
March 6, 2022
Pat, praying God will hold you and your family close and gently ease your sorrow, heal your hearts and strengthen you.
Lynda Lemons
March 6, 2022
You were a treasure, loved beyond measure. Mammy
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