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Eric Thomas Obituary
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June 30, 1966-
August 15, 2020
Fairburn, GA- Mr. Eric Charles "ET" Thomas passed away Saturday at Wellstar Healthcare System in East Point, GA. He was 54 years old.
A native of Columbus and the son of Charles P. and Carolyn K. McCollum Thomas, Eric was a 1984 graduate of Hardaway High School where he excelled in Football and Wrestling. He attended Morris Brown College in Atlanta where he was an outstanding Football player. He was employed for 23 years at T.G.I.F. at Hartsfield International Airport in Atlanta and also Atlanta Airport Marriott and was the Owner/Operator of Images by Eric Photography. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Beth Salem Presbyterian Church in Columbus and its Ushers Ministry.
Other than his parents of Columbus, he is survived by two adoring sisters, Melanie Carr(Teronde) and Monica Sterdivant(Stan); nieces and nephew, Morgan, McKenzie, Michael and Malia; a beloved godson, Malcolm A. Cherry; a "cousin brother", Gregory L. Williams (April); and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends to include a special friend, Cristal Cherry.
Eric will be laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Park on Monday, August 24, 2020 during a Ten O'clock AM Homegoing Celebration officiated by Pastor Charlotte Caldwell. Rev. Eric Graves will deliver the Eulogy. Military honors will be accorded. Visitation is 1:00 til 3:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Progressive Funeral Home, Inc. Online condolences may be expressed at progressivefuneralhome.com
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Malcolm cherry
August 14, 2023
Thank you Uncle Eric for being the best father i could have, and you passing has me very sad but atleast i know your in a better place. RIP
Paul R Bishop
August 24, 2020
You will be missed, Eric! I cherish the memories of being a member of the Hardaway High School football brotherhood with you! Rest in peace friend!
Ken Walden
August 24, 2020
Brother ET, we love you classmate. My sincere condolences to your family.
Shari Harrison
August 24, 2020
Thank you for being a friend and great support system. When I moved to Atlanta in the mid 90’s you were one of my first friends. I passed down the camera you gave me to my son. Photos will all be in your honor. I will miss you
Dereck Vernon
August 23, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
FELTONRUTH
August 23, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Valerie Ware Alexander
August 22, 2020
Sending thoughts and prayers of comfort and peace for the family.
Marvin Johnson
August 22, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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