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Eric Scharff Obituary
Eric Matison Scharff, 81, of Roswell, Georgia, died peacefully at home on February 3, 2024.
He was born in New York City in 1942. At the age of 15, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Eric matriculated at Oglethorpe University, earning the first degree in business administration. He built Walton Clothes into a successful regional clothing manufacturing company and led a career as a successful business consultant. Eric utilized his connections to help enrich civic life throughout Atlanta, from collaborations with the NCAA Tournament, the Braves 400 Club and establishing Little League fields at Morgan Falls.
Eric is survived by his wife, Helene; son, Michael and wife, Leah; son, Kevin and wife, Sara; grandchildren, Salem, Silas, Tessa, Gabriel and Eliza; brother, Paul and wife, Polly; sisters-in-law, Faye Miller and Harriet Goldberg; and his six nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 3 PM on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Temple Sinai Atlanta. Contributions to the Oglethorpe University Athletics Department or Temple Sinai Atlanta would be greatly appreciated. His body was donated to Emory University School of Medicine.
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Carolyn L. Frangiamore
April 7, 2024
Eric was indeed a kind and caring person. Always so enjoyed seeing him at many Oglethorpe University functions. Love to Helene and all the family.
Becky and Dick Block
February 13, 2024
May his memory be for a blessing.
Tim Marx
February 12, 2024
Eric was a kind and wonderful man. My condolences to family and friends.
Rena
February 8, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Clay and Jan Green
February 7, 2024
Michael we are thinking of you and your family at this time of loss.
William ( Bill) Nefsky
February 6, 2024
I met and worked with Eric in the 1970´s & early 80´s when our family owned a men´s shop in Lincoln, Ne. I had recently moved to Atlanta and Eric and his family were always welcoming and friendly. While I lost contact in recent years, I send my best wishes and condolences to his family. May he Rest In Peace.
Mae
February 6, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Steve McMullen
February 5, 2024
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