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BORN
1959
DIED
2004
Paul Erickson Obituary
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church of Kennedale, 229 Fourth St. Burial: following in Emerald Hills Cemetery. An informal covered dish supper will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church of Kennedale, his church home, where the family will receive friends in his honor. Bring your lawn chair and share in the celebration of Paul's life.
Memorials: If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Troop 35 of Kennedale, in care of Wade Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington, Texas 76013.
Paul was raised in Fort Worth and was a graduate of Trinity High School in Euless. He was a competitive swimmer and placed fourth in the Junior Olympics of 1978. Paul was a National Merit Scholar and was accepted to medical school after only two years at UTA. He was a member of AOA, an academic honors society in medical school and was a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He did his training at Medical College of Virginia and served his residency at the Blackstone Family Practice in Virginia. Paul was a fellow of the American Academy of Family Practitioners and served as doctor for the day to the Texas state Legislature in 2003. He also was on the board of directors of the Texas Academy of Family Practitioners. A passion in Paul's life was serving others, such as being a medical missionary to Mexico and Nicaragua and locally at the free clinic. Other volunteer activities included the American Cancer Society, serving as team physician for the Fort Worth Brahmas and the Texas Rangers. Paul was a Cub Scout leader with Troop 35. He enjoyed the outdoors, carpentry and music, but first and foremost, he was devoted to and loved his family. Paul will be missed and loved by his family, friends and patients whom he served and loved.
Survivors: Wife, Wynelle; son, Dawson; daughter, Isabelle; father, John G. Erickson; brothers, David and Jim; and sister, Judith Erickson, M.D.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Erickson
Angie Ramos
February 23, 2022
I was searching for THS alumni and found this about Paul. I am so sorry to hear this about him so many years later. He was a great guy in high school.
Laura Gamble
May 18, 2004
I was a patient of Dr. Ericksons. I was saddened when I called to make an appointment and found out that he had passed away. My thoughts are with your entire family. He was a GREAT doctor to me for 3 years.I will miss him terribly.Your entire family is in my prayers.
Wynelle Erickson
May 6, 2004
Many thanks to all those who have forwarded such kind words of support and kindness. Our family continues to be buoyed by our faith And we know Paul, father & husband, is with us even now in spirit because to be seperated from the body is to be present with Christ. He will continue to be a an active, central part of our families life and the community he served by his legacy of service, love and dedication he emulated for all those he met.
Steve Raynor
May 4, 2004
To the Erickson Family. I am sorry for your loss. Judy is such a caring person that I can only imagine what an example her big brother Paul must have set for her. In It's a Wonderful Life, the Angel says, the good people leave such a hole in the lives of others when they are no longer there. Hoping that God's love and the love of your family and friends helps you at this time.
Judith Erickson, MD
May 3, 2004
Love to my brother (and mom) in heaven and family on earth.
Judy
Sonja Hall
May 1, 2004
To the Erickson Family,
On behalf of the Hall family ,our prayers are with you during this difficult time.God bless you. We will miss our "Angel on Earth" .Dr.Erickson
Was A Great Man who will never be forgotten in our hearts.He was in A League Of His own ,and There Will Never Be Anyone Like Him!
Love,
The Hall's
Peggy DeLong Patrick Erickson
May 1, 2004
May God be with you in the loss of Paul. Tenderly… may God's love heal your sorrow. Gently… may the prayers of friends ease your hurting. Softly… may God's peace replace your heartache with warm and loving memories.
carla jones
April 30, 2004
may the lord be with you during your time of sorrow
Nat Robertson
April 30, 2004
Dr. Erickson made me feel so good about being a fellow physcian. He was a Good Christian man and a caring, exellent doctor. I loved to hear his stories and learn form his wisdom. His encouraging words ring in my ears many a day, even when things are not so good. I thank God for him and his dedication.
My prayers are for his family now, because I know he already has made a home for himself and them in Heaven.
God Bless and keep everyone of you!
Tricia White
April 29, 2004
Our Prayers and thoughts are with the family,friends and loved ones of Dr.Erickson. May God wipe away all your tears.....
Rebecca Grawl
April 29, 2004
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Dana Weathersby
April 29, 2004
Our prayers are with you, and your family. Just remember the poem about the two sets of footprints in the sand. The only set of footprints that you will ever see are God's, because He has, and always will be carrying you.
judy kelley
April 29, 2004
God bless you are your family. My prays are with and your family
Dian Johnson
April 29, 2004
May the peace of God that passed all understanding be with you and your family.
We will miss you dearly.
Leslie Elmore & Carl Stenger IV
April 29, 2004
We are so very sorry for your loss. Paul was a wonderful father and a caring husband. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
MARCIA KING
April 29, 2004
I AM JUST DEVASTATED BY THE NEWS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY. MAY GOD HOLD YOU ALL IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND AND COMFORT YOU.
MARCIA KING
Lisa Scarvey
April 29, 2004
Dear Wynelle, Dawson and Isabel,
My family and I are thinking about and praying for all of you and glad to be in your circle of friends all these years.
Love,
Lisa
Terry & Kathy Culton
April 29, 2004
Our prayers are with you at this time. We are so sorry for your lose.
Shannon Abair
April 29, 2004
Dear Wynelle, Dawson, and Isabell:
Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I know this is a difficult time for you, but look to the Lord for guidance, as only he can see you through. Your family has a wonderful faith that I know will bring you comfort during this time. God Bless you--Jason, Shannon, Breanna, Ashley, and Rebekah Abair
Fountain Family
April 28, 2004
Our warmest and most sincere thoughts are with your family.
Tracy and Ryan Petry
April 28, 2004
Dear Erickson Family,
My family and I are thinking of you at this difficult time. We appreciate so much all of the things that Paul has done for Troop 35 and we will miss him dearly. Just know that we are thinking of you and if there is anything that we can do please do not hesitate to call us.
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