Eric Matthew Hailey

1973 - 2020

Eric Matthew Hailey

Nashville - Eric Matthew Hailey passed away November 30, 2020 at age 47. He was born November 13, 1973 in Nashville, TN.

An intensely creative and curious spirit from the onset, Eric possessed the ability to excel at and heighten almost anything he set his mind to, from entertaining family and constructing intricate forts and dioramas as a child, to his pursuits of visual art, writing, and theater while attending Father Ryan High School and the University of Alabama, and later additionally all facets of film and television production throughout his life. Thinking outside of the box came naturally to him and his sharp mind and unique sense of vision shone through in each new endeavor - anyone who ever had the opportunity to work with him was without fail eager to do so again and again, as a collaborator and friend. Perhaps the most striking thing about Eric, however, was his boundless ability to give of himself, to try to bring laughter, joy, and support to all those he knew. He was steadfast in his love and loyalty, and selfless in his efforts to make the world a bit kinder, more profound, and beautiful in any way possible.

He is survived by his wife, Amanda; parents, James C. and Karen; ; brother Christopher Shawn and extended family and friends. Preceded in death by brother James C. III

Family and friends of Eric Hailey are respectfully invited to attend Graveside services Monday, December 14, 2020 11:30 am; Calvary Cemetery, 1001 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37210

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Eric Hailey to the University of Alabama (Society for fine arts-Theatre) give.ua.edu

Or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital stjude.org