Eric Christopher Brown

BROWN Eric "EB" Christopher Brown, of Columbus, OH, formerly of Zionsville, IN, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Eric was born on July 14, 1977 in Indianapolis, IN to Patrick and Helen Brown. Beloved and cherished husband of Tara (Galella) Brown, whom he married on March 26, 2005. He was an amazing and loving father of Juliana. Loved son of Patrick and Patricia Brown. Dearest Grandson of Theda Hawkins. Adored brother of Amy (Andy) Carter, Jennifer (Tom) Lang, Hillary (Rudy) Bustamante, Tyler (Adrianne) Smith, and Adam (Julie) Smith. Proud and fun uncle of six nephews and three nieces. Beloved son-in-law of Peggy Lou Gallela and brother-in-law to Billy Galella. Preceded in death by mother Helen Brown and a niece. Eric graduated high school at Kettering High School in Dayton, OH. Eric loved Extreme Sports - following his passion he began his career with the National Bicycle League. In 2004, he became the Midwest Sales Representative for Quiksilver. In 2006, he continued to follow his dreams by becoming co-owner of Embassy Boardshop in Columbus, OH. Fun, outrageous, smart, loving and caring are just a few ways people describe him. He is greatly missed. Family and friends are invited to join his family in a Celebration of his Life on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at the Franklin Park Conservatory's Grove Terrace in Columbus, OH. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. followed by a time to celebrate the life of our beloved EB starting at 11 a.m. Please consider contributing to a Give Forward Fund In Memory of Eric Brown to help his wife Tara and daughter Juliana at: http://www.giveforward.com/inmemoryofericbrown. Please send your photos, stories, prayers, words of encouragement, etc. to: EricBrownMemorial@gmail.com