Eric W. Littrell

1970 - 2022

Eric W. Littrell obituary, 1970-2022, Vermont, IL

Eric W. Littrell

1970 - 2022

BORN

1970

DIED

2022

Eric Littrell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shawgo Memorial Home - Astoria from Nov. 28 to Nov. 29, 2022.
Eric W. Littrell

June 8th, 1970 – November 25th, 2022

Eric W. Littrell, 52, of Vermont, IL, passed away on November 25, 2022 in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was born on June 8, 1970 in Decatur, IL, the son of Pat Riley. Eric married his "Sweetie" Rhonda Riggins on June 6, 2015. She survives.

Also surviving are his parents Bill and Pat Bender of Vermont, his 2 sons, Zachary and Aidan of Decatur, and his sister Stacie Walker, of Decatur. He was a proud uncle to 3 nieces and 8 nephews. He fully embraced his role as a member of the Riggins family.

Eric was a great friend and treasured time spent with his special tribe of friends.

He enjoyed fitness and health, and teaching Krav Maga and kettlebell to help others achieve their fitness goals.

Eric served his Country in the Navy and loved to hear his grandfather talk about his own time in the service. He was a member of the Vermont American Legion He enjoyed his work as an employee of the Village of Vermont.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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