Obituary
Eric Shawn Gardner, age 43, died on December 3, 2021 in Port Orange, FL.
Eric is survived by his mother, Sherri, his father, Bart, his sisters, Anna, Jennifer, and Laura, his brother Christopher. Also his nephews, Jacob, Mason, Miles, Gaius, Cicero, Quintius, and Maddix. His nieces, Audrey, Dharma, Artemis, Persephone, and Miriya. Also, his beloved dog, The Boss.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, and his beloved great aunt Jean.
Eric was born on August 3, 1978 in Salem, IN. He graduated from Atlantic High School, where he also worked for more than 25 years.
Eric was a great family man and loving son, brother, and uncle. He was private man who never complained and always put others first. He enjoyed the lottery, and spending time with his family. Eric will be remembered as a beautiful kind soul.
A celebration of life is planned for a later date.
I miss you.
I love and miss you dearly.
Another day when I could say I love you
Yet for you tomorrow never came
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In a way tomorrow never came for me either
As my life stopped the day you passed away
Time just didn't hold the same value
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Right now every second feels like punishment
Every moment I'm left thinking of you
While knowing I can never hold your hand
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I'm here thinking of the memories you left
The many hearts you touched while on earth
Knowing I can never repay the love you gave
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I can't tell you how much you meant to me
I know my tears you'll never witness
Even though I hold you deep within my heart
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I often look upon the sky to speak to you
Hoping one day you'll answer back
Letting me know that you're ok
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But all I see is grey clouds
All I see is my life without you in it
Then I know this storm will never pass
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My tears will keep falling like rain from the sky
My heart will always be missing a major piece
A hole I know will never be replaced
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But I'll keep going
I'll live tomorrow and every other day for you
As I know you'd want me to carry on
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I know you'd want me to stay strong
Not only for myself
But for those you use to place upon your heart
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I know I can not change yesterday
But I can make tomorrow so much easier
For the ones you left behind
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I just hope this shows how much I loved you
I hope by helping others carry on
I'm helping you to find your peace
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