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Chad Eichhorn Obituary
Chad Michael Eichhorn, age 22 and a resident of Gulfport, died Friday, September 24, 2004, in Gulfport.
Mr. Eichhorn was a native of Louisville, KY, and was a graduate of the Long Beach High School class of 2000. He was a member of the Long Beach High School football team and attended Gulf Coast Community College on a football scholarship. He was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Eichhorn was preceded in death by his best friend, Brian Cuevas. Survivors include his parents, John Eichhorn and Anita Eichhorn; a brother, Jeremy Eichhorn, all of Bay St. Louis; sisters, Candace Eichhorn, of Bay St. Louis; and Charity Eichhorn Hyatt, of Laurel; grandparents, Leo and Jenny Eichhorn, of Louisville, KY; Dan and Joann Reed, of Saucier; uncles and aunts, Tim and Sherry Elmore, Dave and Tammy Patton, Terry and Tammy Reed, Randy and Cathy Reed, Gary Reed, Bonnie Reed Levens, and Betty Collins; seven cousins, and his longtime companion, Michelle Mullins.
Visitation will be at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach on Friday, October 1, 2004, from 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the church at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 2, followed by burial in Long Beach City Cemetery.
Riemann Funeral Home, 25th Avenue in Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements
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Memories and Condolences
for Chad Eichhorn
JESSICA YARBROUGH
October 26, 2004
YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Davis Herndon
October 12, 2004
Chaqd was a great athlete and friend. My heart goes out to his family.
Kim Pavolini
October 7, 2004
To Mr.John, Mrs.Anita, Jeremy, and Candace- Please know that you have our thoughts and prayers. We loved Chad through it all (the good and the bad)and we know he'll forever be watching over us all!!
Belinda and Kim
Michael Powell
October 6, 2004
My dearest sympathy goes out to the Eichhorn family. Please remember that Chad will never be forgotten. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Matthew Elias
October 6, 2004
Chad will forever be missed, yet he is now better off than any of us. May God guide you through these hard times. Be strong and know that you are in the prayers of many.
Sandy Elmore
October 6, 2004
Eichhorn Family: We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
The Elmore Family
David Shavers
October 5, 2004
I wish the best for the Eichorn family. Chad was a wonderful person with many, many friends. My condolences go out to everyone for their loss.
Jeremy Yarbrough
October 5, 2004
My sympathy goes out to all the friends and family of Chad. He was a good person and he will never be forgotten.
Amy Porter
October 5, 2004
You all are in our prayers. May you find God's peace at this difficult time.
Amy(Walters) and Kevin Porter
Jessica, Jordyn, & Haleigh Ross
October 4, 2004
Mrs. Anita, Mr. John, Jeremy, and Candice! Our prayers are with you through this very difficult time.
Aunt Pam Walters
October 3, 2004
My love and deepest sympathy to each of you. There are no words to erase your pain, but I pray you will find comfort in God's promises that he will walk beside you, never forsake you. Lean on God for your strength, comfort and His peace. Chad is at Peace with His Lord and Savior. We'll see him again and be united as family. My Love, prayers and deepest sympathy.I believe Grandma was waiting to welcome Chad "home"
Love each of you, Aunt Pam
Aunt Pam Walters
October 3, 2004
My love and deepest sympathy to each of you. There are no words to erase your pain, but I pray you will find comfort in God's promises that he will walk beside you, never forsake you. Lean on God for your strength, comfort and His peace. Chad is at Peace with His Lord and Savior. We'll see him again and be united as family. My Love, prayers and deepest sympathy.I believe Grandma was waiting to welcome Chad "home".
I Love each of you.
Michelle Mullins
October 3, 2004
Dear Eichhorn Family,
I just want to let you guys know that I will keep you in my prayers and always consider you guys family! I love yall! We know that Chad is above us, as an angel, watching. Our memories of Chad will always remain and that is something that no one can ever take from us!
Robin Lord
October 3, 2004
To the Eichhorn family.....I am so very sorry to hear this news of Chad. My thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Anita, I met you through Vicki Niles, not sure if you remember me, but I was at your house a few times and knew Chad. My daughter Jennifer went to school with Chad's brother, Jeremy.
Please know that you are all in our Prayers.
Janice Babb
October 2, 2004
Anita, and the entire family, I offer my hearfelt condolences, for your terrible loss.No words can ease your pain, but know that you are in my prayers. May God hold you close in His arms of love, and soothe your broken hearts. He will see you through, lean on Him.
Kristin Stachura
October 2, 2004
Mrs. Anita, Mr. John, Jeremy, Candace.. We have had some great times.. and have had some sad times.. our ups and downs.. our laughs and our tears.. but through it all we will always remember the good times.. the late nights that jeremy, chad and i stayed up talking about anything and everything that came to mind. All the laughter, fun times, special moments that we all shared as family friends will NEVER be forgotten. You all are part of my family and I wish I could be there with you now. Chad was always like a brother and I will never forget him.. Just know that I am with you in heart. I love you guys bunches!
Melissa Johnson
October 1, 2004
Sorry for your loss. Yall are in my thoughts and prayers.I will always love Chad as a brother and have great memories of him.
Gwen, John, John-John & Paige Killebrew
October 1, 2004
Anita, John, Jeremy & Candance,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Mary Kay & Joe Jack White
September 30, 2004
We knew Chad for a long time and have great memories of him.He was a great person. With deepest sympathy, Mary Kay and Joe jack White
Becky,Tim, Rashelle Garner & Chris Garner Berry
September 30, 2004
Mrs. Anita,John & Family, As you know Chad will be dearly missed as we felt like he was a part of our family. We loved him through the good times and bad, but will always keep him in our hearts and mind for all the good times that we spent together. If there is anything that we can do to help mend your broken hearts please just let us know. Chad we love you and will miss you!
Kim Mason
September 30, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have a lot of fond memories of Chad when he played Dixie Youth Baseball.
Sincerely,
Victor,Kim,M eghan,and Nick Mason
Brandy Gehrmann
September 30, 2004
Chad was an amazing person and had a wonderful heart!! I know that he will be missed not only by me but all those who knew him.
Bobby and Wanda Hudson
September 30, 2004
Johnny, Anita and family, Jenny and Leo you have our deepest sympathy and are in our prayers and thoughts.
Lou Ann & Hope White
September 30, 2004
We are sorry for all the family and friends to have to go through this difficult time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers
Matt Loup
September 30, 2004
My heart-felt sympathy to the family.
-JML
Emily Lewis
September 30, 2004
My heart goes out to all of you during this trying time. May God bless each and everyone of you.
Martin Flurry
September 30, 2004
Chad was a great person and a wonderful friend. He will be missed but never forgotten.Thank you for all of the unforgetable memories. My sympathy goes out to Mrs. Anita, Mr.Johnny,Jeremy,Candice,family and friends.
Kendal & Janet Baughman
September 30, 2004
Johnny, Anita and family, you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kaye Puckett Drewes
September 30, 2004
Our deepest sympathy during this trying time. My daughter, Melissa, cheered for Long Beach when Chad played football. She thought the world of Michelle and Chad. May you remember the good times, the laughter and the smiles; there were many. These are the things that will help you get through the heartbreak.
Mary Jean Harvey
September 30, 2004
Mr. and Ms. Eichhorn, Jeremy, and Candice,
My heart goes out to you during your loss of Chad. I taught Jeremy and Chad and know Candice very well and all are very loving kids. Please know that our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you at this time. As a parent of three, I can only imagine the heartache and pain that you are going through. Chad had many oustanding qualities and left many wonderful memories that you can draw on during this difficult time. My prayer is that God will be with you and comfort you during this time.
Jenni Parker
September 30, 2004
Candace and Family,
We are praying for you guys during this time of loss and suffering. We love you, and if there is anything we can do for you, let us know.
NLA Staff
mary biggerstaff
September 30, 2004
To the family, I would like to say how sorry I am for your loss. I cannot imagine your loss. Trust In Jesus.
May God Bless,
Mary
The Staff of Riemann Funeral Homes
September 30, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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