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Dovi Abbey
February 11, 2023
Dear Eric, I did not realize that you have been gone for so long.... Every one of our encounters, including the first one on the Italian Riviera, was memorable. Truly sorry to not have been able to say Au revoir. My deepest sympathy to your family and loved ones!!! Farewell, wherever you are, my dear brother!!!
David Mitchell
August 6, 2021
Miss you my brother
WILDA D
April 17, 2020
Its been a long time now. No other like you.
Elisa Akins
April 17, 2020
I miss you
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October 15, 2019
Happy Birthday
Elisa Akins
October 1, 2019
Missing you today and always
August 3, 2018
Missing and remembering you
Love you still...
Kitty
April 20, 2018
April 2018... another year without you. Continue to Rest in Heaven.
Lindal Scott Foster
April 20, 2016
My brother from another mother...
Lindal Scott Foster
April 20, 2016
April 9, 2016
April again. Another year without you. Seems an eternity.
Elisa Akins
October 14, 2015
I wanted to call you today..tomorrow is your birthday...missing you like crazy
April 20, 2015
Remembering you.
Elisa Akins
November 12, 2014
I still miss you everyday
Happy times with my bestfriend...
Elisa Akins
July 25, 2014
Felicia Lawrence
July 15, 2014
I just learned of Eric passing and my heart is aching. I called Eric's phone 07/13/14 and got a message "number is out of service" I thought that was strange so I called Eric's friend and left a message he then returned my call and said Eric is no longer with us. Eric was my best friend/brother. I shared my secret with Eric and took them with him when he departed this world. I don't know how to move on. I keep calling his phone hoping it's a mistake. I wished I would have called sooner. "OMG" I hurt so much. Eric and I spent countless hours on the phone crying,laughing and crying some more. Eric was the brother I never had. I'm froze. I thank God for Eric parents for sharing him. I will hold on to my nickname (baby girl). I love you Eric. I promised you that I would come and visit but you didn't wait for me but I Will get it right so we could have that date.
July 15, 2014
I just learned of Eric passing last night I called Eric's phone and got no answer in fact it said number is out of service and I thought that was strange. I had a contract number to one of his best friend and was told that Eric had passed. Eric was my best friend/brother I shared secrets with Eric and he took them with him when he departed from this world.I reside in Dallas,Tx and I promised Eric I would come and visit soon. I'm sorry Eric.I spent countless nights on the phone with Eric crying,laughing and crying some more. Eric was a brother I never had and I thank God for our relationship for eight years. "OMG" my heart is broken it hurt so bad. I keep calling his phone hoping it's a mistake and that he is still with us. I haven't figured out how to move on I'm froze. I don't know where else to write this.
Love you Eric and I thank God for your parents for sharing you with so many of us.
Felicia Lawrence
Dallas,Tx
June 17, 2014
What a tremendous loss. May your soul rest peacefully. Love Always. Kitty
Cynthia Etheridge
May 27, 2014
I will miss you so much. I'm so sorry that we lost contact over the last few years, but you will remain in my heart forever.
Karen Coleman
May 23, 2014
Karen Coleman
May 23, 2014
You made me smile! I love you always......
Karen Coleman
May 23, 2014
Cash Hester
May 21, 2014
Bobby and Rosetta,
I just this moment discovered this news. I have been trying to reach Eric for over a month, I never dreamed this is where I would find him. My heart is weeping for the two of you. I am stunned, totally stunned. There are no words. He is my favorite cousin, my absolute favorite. Love always.
Rev. Dr. Lynda Jordan
May 8, 2014
Words are not adequate to express the loss of a great friend and colleague. May God strengthen and comfort the Nance family, during these difficult times.
God's Peace and Love,
Friends from East Rowan
Marvin Morrow
April 29, 2014
April 29, 2014
Eric was a wonderful person. I will truly miss him from the 1985 Dillard class reunion.
Philomena West "1985 DU classmate"
Elisa Randle-Akins
April 28, 2014
I have no words. My heart is broken...I will always, always love you.
Lani Powell
April 28, 2014
Nance family --
My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Eric was a colleague and a friend. I will miss him.
D. J.
April 27, 2014
May God grant you comfort and peace in your hour of need. II Thess. 3:16
April 26, 2014
My heart goes out to the Nance family for your loss. May God give you strength during this time of grief. May his power lift you up, "He will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you." - 1 Peter 5:10
~Ms. DEH
Keisha Holloway
April 26, 2014
May God grant you the God kind of Peace during this time. I will miss my buddy. I will miss cracking up as we talk about relationships and the games of the corporate world. The only person I can call in the whee hours and discuss mind provocking subjects.
Tina Jones Barringer
April 26, 2014
Dear Family,
I would like to extend my sympathies to you all. Prayers for all who loved Eric. It has been many years since I have seen him, but he was a fellow classmate in high school and was a friend to all.
Carolyn Clinkscale
April 25, 2014
You are in my prayers. May God hold you close and help you through this time of your loss. Please know that I share your pain.
Love,
Carolyn Clinkscale (Clemmons, NC)
Lawntai Hudson
April 25, 2014
My condolences go out to his loved ones. May GOD keep you in these trying times. Mr Nance was my professor at Dillard University. I remember the joy he expressed when I informed him that I would be his Sorority sister soon. It meant a lot to me to me to see him supporting in the stands. Mr. Nance was an awesome professor, mentor and brother, he will be truly missed.
Lawntai Hudson
Dillard c/o 2012
Taujauna Howard
April 25, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Eric will truly be missed.
Bro. Lawrence George
April 25, 2014
To family and friends of Bro. E Nance,
You have my deepest sympathy.
Bro. Robert Jones
April 25, 2014
Brother Nance you will be missed. I reflect on those occasions you opened your doors for me and my staff as recent as 2012. We laughed about that long journey up the mountain to your house. You always treated me with that Nance... Beta Phi...Dillard love. I remember our life conversations. Im appreciative to have met you. in my life. My prayers for your family. I love you man
Trudy Johnson
April 25, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Roderic Webb
April 25, 2014
God's grace was shown through you and reflected in those who knew you. Until we meet in the by and by "06" My Brother.
Shelly Gill
April 25, 2014
I remember Eric when we attended St. Henry's Elementary School here in Cleveland, Oh. I will always remember his smile and now he is home with the Lord. Rest in peace Eric. My condolences and prayers go out to the family.
Minister Diane Robinson
April 24, 2014
There are no words to express my sadness upon learning about your loss. Know that I love you, and God loves you even more. Praying for you. Minister Diane Robinson.
April 24, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this very difficult time.
Devonne Coates, Brooklyn NY
Dillard University
Deelyce Calhoun
April 24, 2014
To The Nance Family,
Praying the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus, always.
My condolences and prayers you adjust to Eric's transition.
George E. Butler, Jr.
April 24, 2014
I am extremely saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tressla Thomas, Dillard University (1982)
April 24, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Nance family. May God keep you and bless you during your time of sorrow.
April 24, 2014
To the family and friends of my brother Eric Nance, please know that Eric had one of the richest spirits of kindness and he will truly be missed. RIP my fraternal brother.
Sam Becknel Fall"83
Grad Green
April 24, 2014
To the Nance Family:
My deepest sympathies for the loss of Eric. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May his hopes and ideals remain with us all. May his life have had purpose and meaning by keeping good memories alive. May God be with your and your through this difficult time.
Paul Jones Jr.
April 24, 2014
I'm so sadden to hear of the passing of Eric. He was so dear to me and I will miss him greatly.. May God be with us all.
Paul Jones Jr.
April 24, 2014
Bob and Rosetta-We am so sorry about Eric's passing-Please know that we am praying for God to comfort both of you now, and in the coming days, months, and years to come-your family represents love-Yours In Christ-Doris Krider and Jermaine Barber
Pat Jamison
April 24, 2014
To The Nance Family
You have my deepest sympathy.
Charles Teamer, Jr,
April 24, 2014
Bobby & Rosetta
You have our deepest sympathy during this time of loss. Eric was a great guy and will be sorely missed by all. Teamer Family
Peggy (Propst) Brooker
April 24, 2014
Rossetta,
I was so sadden to hear of the Passing of your Son Eric.May God continue to Bless you and Robert/Weeping may Endure for a Day but Joy does come in the Morning Halleujahhhhhhhh.
Mona Hudson
April 24, 2014
My prayers go out to Eric's parents, other family members, Dillard friends and all who knew him. I will forever remember his smile and gentle nature. May he rest in peace. (DU, 1986)
Crystal Boyd
April 24, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Eric's passing. I knew him from high school. He was always smiling and helped everyone he could. I will always remember his kindness and comedy. God bless his family with peace during this time. May your wonderful memories of Eric be a comfort.
Rory Chandler
April 24, 2014
To the family of my fraternal brother, Eric Nance (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Beta Phi Chapter) and fellow Dillard University alumnus may God give you the strength and comfort in your time of grieving.
April 24, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss. Rely on God through this time for He is not far from you. Acts 17:27
D
April 24, 2014
May the God of comfort and hope, be with the family at this very sad and difficult time.
April 24, 2014
Bobby & Rosetta, you have the Cotten's deepest sympathy. We will miss Eric dearly. You are always in our prayers.
Love the Cotten Family
Robert Mack
April 24, 2014
To the family of Eric Nance, my Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Brother (Beta Phi Chapter at Dillard University), my prayers and condolences are with you. - Robert L. Mack, Jr.
hettie Parnell Vaughn
April 24, 2014
My prayers are with family. God will take care of you.
Arlayn Ladson-Castle
April 24, 2014
Eric, you had a heart of gold and a very sincere & contagious smile. No more worries, no more pain. Rest in peace, my dear friend. Love and miss you.
Albert & Betty Mitchell
April 23, 2014
Dear Bobby & Rosetta,
Our sincere sympathy and prayers are with you all. Words can't express how sorry we are to hear of Eric passing. God bless and keep you and your family through this and the days to come.
Love & blessing,
Albert & Betty Mitchell & family
Karen Cowan
April 23, 2014
To the Nance Family my heart was sadden to hear the passing of Eric I remember Eric from East Rowan we rode the bus together he was a gentle soul and now he is a angel watching over your family. May God bless you and keep you
Linda Teamer
April 23, 2014
Dear Bobby and Rosetta,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Eric. He was a very special man with a beautiful sprit. May God bless you as He guide you toward peace at this difficult time in your life. Love, Linda Phoenix Teamer
Pete McCray
April 23, 2014
My Condolences. Eric was a friend from waaay back.
Paulette C. Wells
April 23, 2014
Bobby and Rosetta - you have my deepest sympathy in the death of your loving son, Eric. May God continue to comfort and keep you in his care during your time of sorrow and during the days ahead. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn Lowe
April 23, 2014
Praying for peace and comfort during this time... Eric was a true friend and gentle soul.,
Marvin Morrow
April 23, 2014
He was a really good guy and he will be missed by many.
Tina Davis &family
April 23, 2014
Sorry for your loss, soon sickness and death will be no more.
Robin Rogers
April 23, 2014
I remeber Robert from East and he was always smiling. Such a nice person. It's very sad to see he has passed. Prayers for all his family
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