James-Ericson-Obituary

James C. Ericson

Brownsville, Texas

1937 - 2016

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May 4, 2016
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Brownsville, Texas

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Brownsville C James Ericson 78, of Brownsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, following complications from a stroke. He was born in Galesburg, Illinois, in 1937 to Alreck and Madelyn Ericson. He graduated from Galva High School in Galva, Illinois, in 1955. He subsequently studied as an...

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Live in B105. Had him for English in 1982-1983 .

Unforgettable teacher.
It was an honor to take his English V

Always in our hearts!! Inspired many of us to love and appreciate the arts. I think of him with every Eagles's songs, novels and art piece. Dearly missed!! RIP

Deepest Sympathy to Mr. Ericson family he was a great teacher back when I was in high school.

My name is Regina Bennett Hernandez and I am 63 years old and Mr. Ericson was my teacher over 40 years ago. I remember his class as if it were yesterday. He was the greatest teacher I ever had! I wish I could have told him that before it was too late. I don't live in Brownsville, so I did not know he had passed away until today. He taught me about literature, writing , art and music. I still think of his class. I went to college and became a teacher partly because of him. I always...

His former students are saddened with the news of his passing. Mr. Ericson was perhaps the very best teacher we ever had! Blessings and love to his family. He was a good soul.

I am so blessed to have met such an amazing teacher. I learned so much about art, music and literature in Mr. Ericson's class. However, the Life lessons were the best. I am now a teacher and if I can be half as influential in my students' lives as Mr. Ericson was to his students, then I have done my job. Mr. Ericson will live forever in the stories I share with my students about my favorite teacher. He will also live forever in the stories I share with my children about a great man I'm...

Mr Ericson, I remember you as an awesome and inspiring teacher. My condolences to your family and your loved ones.

"Starry, starry night..." he sang as he shuffled in his Wranglers and boots. I'll think of you always, Mr. Ericson. Thank you for being a light in my life.