Erik Entrekin

ENTREKIN, Erik Wilson

Born May 20, 1980 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Erik passed away on April 22, 2025, at the age of 44.

Erik was a proud graduate of The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, The University of the South (Sewanee), and the Mercer University School of Law. Over a decade, he built a career practicing law at King & Spalding in Atlanta, where colleagues remember his probing intelligence, loyalty and wit.

Known as a loving, protective, and steadfast friend, Erik formed deep bonds with classmates, teammates, and colleagues. He made many friendships on the baseball field, where he led remarkably successful Westminster and Sewanee teams.

As a child, Erik enjoyed sports, games and adventures with friends in the woods around Rockingham Drive. He looked forward to family holidays on Wilson Road, celebrating with cousins Ward, Dean and Christina at the home of his late grandparents, Julius and Mary Entrekin.

Erik was also predeceased by his grandparents, Marie and P.L. Williams and his beloved Aunt Roberta "Bertie" and her devoted husband, the late Bernard "Bud" Skeens. Erik loved his family and they will forever cherish his memory.

He is survived by his parents, Fran and Ivan; his brother, Alex and sister-in-law, Sarah; his uncle, Larry Entrekin (Kay) and aunt, Martha Entrekin; his cousins, Dean Entrekin, Ward Entrekin (Allison), and their children, Greer and Trace, Christina Merman (Brian), and their children, Cole, Beau and Charlotte, P.L. "Pete" Williams, Kristi Skeens (Deborah), Sheri Williams (Dave); his nephews Ryon Williams, Kailey Jackson (Jack), and their children, Madelyn and Ellie.

Erik's family will celebrate his life at Rush Chapel, 1225 Rush Chapel Road NE, Rome, GA 30161, on Saturday May 3rd at 11 AM, followed by a memorial service at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305, on Saturday, May 10 at 2 PM.

His joyful spirit lives in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Westminster Schools, directed to Athletics or Financial Aid. (Office for Institutional Advancement/The Westminster Schools - 1424 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30327 or westminster.net/giving).