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Eric Swink Obituary

Eric Douglas Swink, born November 26, 1991 passed away May 24, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held at Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Church, 7809 Shadyvilla Lane, Houston, TX 77055 at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Donations may be made to: The Eric Swink Memorial Oak Tree Fund. Go to www.youcaring.com/Eric Swink.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on May 27, 2013.

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June 4, 2013

Lorrie and Family,
Will just told me about Eric and my heart and prayers go out to you all.
Sherry Fenton

Ron & Lois Case

June 1, 2013

Ann and Family...sorry to hear of the loss of your grandson.Thoughts and prayers for your families, especially for R.J.s.

May 31, 2013

Lorrie,

I was so saddened to hear about Eric. He was a wonderful boy and I have many memories of your boys and Connor playing baseball in the neighborhood. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You.

Joey VanDaveer

Virginia Malinowski

May 30, 2013

Lorrie,
I just heard about the loss of your son. I am so sorry and you have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in God's loving peace and have eternal rest. I also pray that God will give you the strength to deal with the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Virginia Malinowski

Natalie Baker

May 30, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Michelle Zhan

May 30, 2013

May loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength.

May 29, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you and your family . May God be with you and comfort you in this difficult time.

Anne Marie Dang

Chad Lake

May 29, 2013

Dave, Anne, Daniel, and Casey, and the rest of the Swink family. I am sorry for this loss. I will be thinking of you all.

May 29, 2013

Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences are extended to your family at this most difficult time.
Richard and Dianne Alger

Anita Lee

May 29, 2013

Dear Lorrie and family,

I was heartbroken to hear the news, and I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Shelia Spicer

May 29, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 29, 2013

Lorrie,

If my hug was strong enough to take away your pain, I would start now and never stop. My deepest sympathy to you at this time of sorrow. Eric is in God's care now and what better care could we ever ask for him. Now I pray for your comfort in the days ahead. God bless you and keep you in His tender care and love for all eternity.

Mimi

Linda Friedrich

May 28, 2013

Dear Lorrie and family, There are no words to express how sorry I am to hear about Eric. I always enjoyed you telling me about your boys on our bus ride to work. I felt like I knew them from middle school to high school graduation to their times at LSU. I always admired the love and closeness of your family. My deepest sympathy to you and your family as you mourn your loving son and dear brother.
You are in my thoughts and prayers, Linda Friedrich

Michelle Lincoln

May 28, 2013

I am so sorry to hear this. I am praying for your family that you all will hold each other up and give each other strength during this time.

Jose Avila

May 28, 2013

Roger and family
Am sorry to hear about Erik my prayers and Condolences are with you and your family!

May 28, 2013

Dear Lorrie/Rodger and family,
words cannot describe the sorrow both of you are going through, but please know that we are praying for you to help you at this time and for the repose of the soul of your son Eric. Norbert/Jennie Grijalva

May 28, 2013

My condolences to the bereaved family of Mr. Eric Swink. May you be comforted by reflecting on the many wonderful times you enjoyed together. Also you can look forward to a time when those asleep in death will have the prospect of resuming life again free from all causes of death, pains and sorrows.

Ashlye Victorick

May 28, 2013

I am saddened to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. I pray God will guide you through this most difficult time.

Danna Burkett

May 28, 2013

Thinking and praying for the Swink family!?? So sorry about your loss. Great memories playing football with your boys!

May 28, 2013

Lorrie,

John CHamberlain and I just heard about your loss...We are so sorry to hear for such a young person to pass away..you have a deepest sympathies.

barbara Crabtree

Glennetta Jackson

May 28, 2013

"Even in your sadness may you find comfort in knowing that the angels are smiling because your loved one is among them now." May the peace of our Lord be with you and your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 28, 2013

Lorrie, Roger & Ryan,
I was so saddened to hear about Eric, as was Britt. I pray family, friends and faith will help you through this.
Gail, Bill & Britt Nixon

Wayne Pierce

May 28, 2013

Lorrie - I am sorry for your loss and will pray for your family. I hope God will comfort your heart and mind during this time.

Joyce Allen-Dennis

May 28, 2013

Lorrie - My deepest smypathy for the passing of your Son, Eric. I will be praying for you and your family. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Joyce - Missouri City, Texas

Laren Leander

May 28, 2013

Lorrie,
My heart goes out to you. I pray God cradles you in His arms continually and that you are comforted by many happy memories.

Kim Gale

May 28, 2013

My deepest and heartfelt sympathy for you, Roger, and Ryan. I am so saddened by this news.

Michele Brooks

May 28, 2013

Lorrie and Rodger,
I am so very sorry to hear of Eric's death. You are in my prayers.

Lennie Siscoe

May 28, 2013

Lorrie - I am so sorry to hear about your family's loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lennie & Becky Siscoe

Caryn

May 28, 2013

My deepest sympathy to your family. I am sadden by the loss of your son Eric. May God embrace you & your family & I pray for comfort in this difficult time.

May 27, 2013

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF ERIC SWINK. MAY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER HELP THE FAMILY TO COPE WITH THIS TERRIBLE LOSS OF THIS YOUNG CHILD. MAY HE HEAL YOUR HEARTS. PS.147:3.

Cyndy Keys

May 27, 2013

Lorrie, Roger, Ryan and family - we are so sorry for your tremendous loss - we pray for comfort through these dark and difficult time - we are just a phone call away -
Cyndy & Robert K.

Cyndee Pollio

May 27, 2013

Lorrie, Rodger & Ryan,
I was shocked and saddened when I heard the news. I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.

May 27, 2013

Words can't express how sad we are for you all. We are very sorry for this unexpected sadness. Our thoughts are with you. Deepest sympathy, Marlies and Mark Sheppard

Kim Bailey

May 27, 2013

To the Swink family, you have my deepest sympathies. May the God of comfort be with you, bringing strength and comfort to your heart. Luke 23:43

Ken and Debbie Sherwin

May 27, 2013

Lorrie and Roger We have been thinking about you guys and want to extend our deepest sympathy for your loss.

May 27, 2013

Rodger & Lorrie
Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Betty & Jesse Green
Hartland Street

liz silverman

May 27, 2013

I will miss Eric. I am so sorry for your loss.

Cindy Marsh

May 27, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the Swink family - I will pray that you feel God's comfort and grace.

May 27, 2013

Rodger, Lorrie and Ryan,

I am so sorry for your deep and profound loss of Eric. He was a great kid with a quick wit and good sense of humor. He will be missed by many, especially the boys. Please know that Reese, Ryan and I have had you in our prayers. We pray that you find comfort and healing in God's Grace.

Love,
Kathleen, Reese and Ryan O'Connor

Coach Dave Roberts (SBMS coach)

May 27, 2013

Coach Roberts and i send our prayers to the entire Swink Family. So sorry for your loss

Linda

May 27, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family. May you find peace in God who give comfort to all the mourning ones. Isaiah 61:2

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